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Scientists have found that wool could provide an effective and sustainable new option for repairing damaged bone. The research focused on keratin, a natural structural protein that can be extracted from wool. When tested in a living animal, the material supported bone regeneration and produced new tissue that more closely resembled healthy, natural bone than tissue formed using the current gold standard material. Researchers at King’s College London tested the wool-based keratin in animal models and found that it could help direct new bone growth across damaged areas. “We are really excited to show for the first time how a…

MIAMI, FLORIDA – AUGUST 12: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts during the Leagues Cup Phase One match between Inter Miami CF and Leon at Nu Stadium on August 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida. Rich Storry/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Rich Storry / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Lionel Messi made an emotional return Wednesday following his father’s death and hints at retirement, but it wasn’t enough for his Inter Miami side who were knocked out of the Leagues Cup in a 3-2 loss to Mexico’s Leon. The Miami captain flew back to Florida from…

With Shane and Ilya hitting the ice for Season 2 of Heated Rivalry, some behind-the-scenes secrets have found their way to social media. Dylan Walsh, who stars in the Crave Original series as Shane’s dad David Hollander, paused his cameo account after a video “got me in trouble,” seemingly referring to a clip of him giving an update on filming for the sophomore season. “Getting ready to go back up to Canada and shoot some more episodes… I think we’re doing 12 this time,” said Walsh in a Cameo that his since been shared on X, leading fans to speculate…

The Super Falcons and Banyana Banyana return to action on Thursday with far more than local bragging rights at stake. Nigeria and South Africa will meet in a crucial CAF play-off in Casablanca after both sides suffered quarter-final exits at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria were beaten 1-0 by Cameroon, while hosts Morocco ended South Africa’s title challenge with a 2-1 victory. The defeat to Cameroon ended Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying automatically for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup through the WAFCON semi-finals, while South Africa also missed out on one of the direct places. The two…

From Davido being urged to apologise to Governor Monday Okpebholo for posting his WAEC result, to Galatasaray reportedly reducing Victor Osimhen’s asking price to €65m, opposition parties weighing a single candidate for 2027, new rules on professional membership in the civil service and concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal transparency, these are the major stories making headlines this morning. Here’s your complete morning roundup: 1. Why Davido should apologise to Okpebholo over WAEC result troll — Lawyer Mounting controversy over Davido’s social media post showing what appeared to be Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo’s WAEC result has prompted lawyer Timothy Tugbiyele to…

Economic growth slowed in the second quarter of the year, as the disruption unleashed by the Iran war began to take its toll, official figures show.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said GDP expanded by 0.4% in the three months to June, down from 0.6% in the first quarter, in line with City economists’ expectations.While it marked a slowdown, analysts said the data suggested the UK economy had been more resilient in the face of the ongoing Middle East conflict than feared.Yael Selfin, the chief economist at KPMG, said: “Consumers have faced a series of shocks since the start of…

UFC 330 – Makhachev-GarryCredit: GettyThe UFC 330 main card isn’t necessarily blowing fans away on paper, but the main event features one of the sport’s most dominant champions, Islam Makhachev against the mercurial but talented Ian Machado Garry. After what we saw Justin Gaethje do to Ilia Topuria, we have to wonder if 2026 is the year for upsets? Also, UFC 330 has already lost a fight with the Erin Blanchfield Jasmine Jasudavicius fight falling off. Here’s your one-stop shop for all things UFC 330. Let’s talk MMA.UFC 330 Key FactsEvent: UFC 330, Makhachev vs. Machado GarryDate: Saturday, Aug. 15,…

Regions such as Galicia, Asturias, Castile and León, Madrid, Aragon, Catalonia, the Valencian Community, and the Balearic Islands experienced the path of totality, while the rest of the country saw a partial eclipse.The solar corona glows as the moon completely blocks the sun during the totality phase, as seen from San Asensio in the La Rioja region. Photograph: Ander Gillenea/Getty ImagesThe event lasted about four and a half hours, while the total darkening of the sky lasted just under two minutes, allowing various space agencies to conduct scientific experiments along the path of totality.Fans of Real Madrid watch the solar…

The vote will test if incumbent Hakainde Hichilema’s reforms are enough to overcome widespread frustration with living costs.Published On 13 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Polls have opened for Zambia’s presidential election, in which President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term.Zambians began voting on Thursday morning at 6am (04:00 GMT) in the race dominated by economic concerns.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listPolls are set to close 12 hours later, with 8.7 million people registered to cast their ballots.The vote will test whether economic reforms introduced by Hichilema’s government have been enough to overcome widespread concerns over a rising cost…

Key events2nd over: Bangladesh 8-0 (Shadman 0, Tanzid 2) Hazlewood back for the first time in a long time. “No doubt he’ll be right on the money,” says Alyssa Healy, just before Hazlewood bowls down the leg side and gives away a bye. Four more extras from a ball that clips the pad of Tanzid Hasan away to the fence.Tell you what, Nathan Lyon is rusty too. Huge leading edge from Tanzid, looking to clip through leg but it goes high over point, Lyon tracks back and drops the chance. Doesn’t even really touch it in the end. The first…