Paternity leave in UK is outdated and unequal, say MPs

BBC James Yeates’ son Luca was born in September 2024 The UK’s statutory parental leave system is “one of the worst in the developed world” and has “fundamental flaws”, a group of cross-party MPs has said. A report published today by the Women and Equalities Committee said paternity leave rules “entrench outdated gender stereotypes”. It…

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Machine learning algorithm brings long-read sequencing to the clinic

Long-read sequencing technologies analyse long, continuous stretches of DNA. These methods have the potential to improve researchers’ ability to detect complex genetic alterations in cancer genomes. However, the complex structure of cancer genomes means that standard analysis tools, including existing methods specifically developed to analyse long-read sequencing data, often fall short, leading to false-positive results…

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Quantum computers are on track to solve knotty mathematical problems

Quantum computers theoretically offer advantages over ordinary machines Quantinuum Quantum computers could soon be able to solve genuinely useful mathematical problems faster than classical computers, claims quantum computing firm Quantinuum. It would be the first example of these exotic machines showing a true advantage over ordinary devices. Such problems relate to a branch of mathematics…

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Victoria’s Secret reports better-than-expected sales, narrows earnings loss

Victoria’s Secret & Co. on Wednesday reported better-than-expected sales in the first quarter, helping the U.S. lingerie giant to narrow earnings losses for the three-month period. Victoria’s Secret The Ohio-based company said sales for the three months ending May 3 totalled $1.353 billion, ​besting its previously communicated guidance range of $1.30 billion to $1.33 billion. …

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Google Photos celebrates 10 years with 10 tips

9. Choose what memories you see (and what — or whom — to hide). You can customize what appears in your Google Photos memories: Hide specific people, pets or dates and choose between time-based or themed memories under Settings > Preferences > Memories. 10. Free up space on your device. If storage on your phone…

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