Surgeons develop 2 ways to ‘restart’ hearts without a donor’s body
18 Jul
Science & Technology

Surgeons develop 2 ways to ‘restart’ hearts without a donor’s body

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A pair of new procedures could make it more viable to use hearts from a much wider supply of donors. Image: CAROL YEPES / Getty Images Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday.Cardiac surgeons have discovered two novel techniques that may improve doctors’ ability to “reanimate” hearts after the death of a donor. In one procedure, which successfully saved the life of a 3-month-old child transplant recipient, oxygenated blood is pumped into an extracted heart while it rests on a surgical table, eventually causing it to “wake up” and beat again. The other technique involves flushing a cold solution of liquid and preservatives into a heart before surgeons remove it from the donor’s body. Both methods could potentially open up new, cost-effective approaches for recovering viable...
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Admiral, 90-year-old US appliances and electronics giant, enters Nigerian market in strategic partnership with DeeKay Group
18 Jul
Science & Technology

Admiral, 90-year-old US appliances and electronics giant, enters Nigerian market in strategic partnership with DeeKay Group

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Admirala legacy consumer electronics and home appliances brand headquartered in the United States, has formally announced its entry into the Nigerian market. The brand, with a history spanning over 90 years, is launching a full suite of durable, high-efficiency appliances as part of a strategic partnership with DeeKayGroup, one of Nigeria’s leading distributors of consumer goods. The launch marks the first official introduction of Admiral’s globally recognised products into West Africa’s largest economy. Admiral’s product portfolio in Nigeria includes washing machines, freezers, televisions, cookers, refrigerators, fans and more, with additional smart and energy-saving appliances expected in the coming months. According to the company, Admiral’s market entry reflects its commitment to addressing the evolving needs of African consumers by providing cost-efficient, power-conscious, and quality-tested appliances designed to meet global performance standards while adapting to local market conditions.“Admiral’s arrival...
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Trump can’t get his base to move on from Epstein: From the Politics Desk
18 Jul
Politics

Trump can’t get his base to move on from Epstein: From the Politics Desk

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Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, President Donald Trump struggles to turn the page on the Jeffrey Epstein saga while a politically vulnerable senator in Texas appeals to him for an endorsement. Plus, Andrea Mitchell files a dispatch from the Aspen Security Forum. Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here. - Adam Wollner Trump struggles to convince MAGA world to move on from the Epstein files By Matt Dixon and Henry J. Gomez President Donald Trump can’t get his MAGA supporters to end their obsession with the Jeffrey Epstein files. And now he’s taking out his frustration on them. In a blistering post on Truth Social,...
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‘If you pay, you should have a say’: UK to lower voting age to 16
18 Jul
Politics

‘If you pay, you should have a say’: UK to lower voting age to 16

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – In a significant overhaul of its democratic process, the British Government has confirmed that the voting age for all UK-wide elections will be lowered from 18 to 16, effective in time for the next general election. This monumental decision, a key manifesto commitment of the Labour government, brings the whole of the United Kingdom into line with Scotland and Wales, where 16 and 17-year-olds already possess the franchise for devolved and local elections. The announcement, made on Thursday, 17th July 2025, by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, marks the biggest reform to the UK's electoral system since the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18 in 1969. Around 1.5 million 16 and 17-year-olds are expected to become eligible to cast their ballots, representing a substantial expansion of the electorate. The Rationale: Taxation...
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