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Children who have a dog are less likely to develop Crohn’s disease, study reveals
Growing up with a dog is good for your GUT: Children who have a pup are less likely to develop…
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Jackdaws loudly call to one another to reach consensus about when to fly off together, claims study
Why jackdaws are so noisy in the morning: Birds loudly call to one another to reach a consensus about when…
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First human patient is injected with ‘revolutionary’ cancer-killing virus
Scientists have injected the first human patient with a new ‘cancer-killing virus’ that has been shown to shrink solid tumours…
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Planets orbiting binary Sun-like stars could be prime targets in the search for alien life
Planets orbiting binary Sun-like stars could be prime targets in the search for alien life, a new study has suggested.…
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Could sea corals be used to treat CANCER? Scientists discover ‘holy grail’ chemical in soft corals
Could sea corals be used to treat CANCER? Scientists discover a ‘holy grail’ anti-cancer chemical in common soft corals off…
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‘Super tomatoes’ genetically engineered to produce more vitamin D could reduce deficiency
‘Super tomatoes’ that have been genetically engineered to produce more vitamin D could help reduce deficiency of the vitamin around…
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Hubble detects changes in universe’s rate of expansion that cannot be explained by current physics
‘Something weird’ is going on with how our universe is expanding and it cannot be explained by current physics, NASA…
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Huge asteroid TWICE the size of the Burj Khalifa will pass Earth on Friday
Huge asteroid TWICE the size of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, will pass Earth on Friday – and…
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NASA warns deadly ‘SHARKCANO’ where mutant sharks live in an acidic undersea crater is erupting
‘Sharkcano’ is erupting! NASA satellite images capture a plume of discoloured water emitting from the Kavachi Volcano where mutant sharks…
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Sunglasses make you more likely to OGLE, study finds
Wearing sunglasses makes you more likely to OGLE: People stare at sexually provocative images when they think others can’t see…
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Simple saliva test for breast cancer could save thousands of under-50s
A saliva test which identifies almost half of women who will get breast cancer in the next decade could save…
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The truth is (somewhere) out there: Aliens may exist… in a galaxy far, far away, says Brian Cox
The truth is (somewhere) out there: Aliens may exist… but only in a galaxy far, far away, says Brian Cox…
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Wetlands could be key to saving our bumblebees as they provide essential environment, study shows
Wetlands could be key to saving our bumblebees as they provide essential environment for some species, study shows One third…
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Newcastle scientists plans to grow ‘real’ fillet steaks in a lab within 12 months
Coming to a plate near you soon… the fillet steak grown in a Newcastle lab that might one day replace…
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Expert warns trendy foragers to be on the lookout for toxic plants
A foraging expert has warned the public to be on the look out for toxic and potentially fatal plants that…
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Climate change will deprive us of sleep, study says
Climate change is already expected to start wildfires and melt glaciers – but a new study claims it will also…
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The real-life Jetsons! Footage shows a pilot navigating a £68,000 flying vehicle dubbed Jetson One
From The Jetsons to Harry Potter, flying cars are staple features in science fiction blockbusters. Now, developers have taken inspiration…
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NASA is offering $70,000 as a prize for the best design for a Martian metaverse
Could YOU design a Martian metaverse? NASA challenges developers to create a virtual reality environment to help train astronauts for…
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This bestselling waterproof Bluetooth speaker is now on sale for £17 on Amazon
Soundtrack to your summer: This bestselling waterproof Bluetooth speaker that ‘punches well above its weight’ is now on sale for…
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Cannibal wasp babies devour their siblings when food runs low, study reveals
It’s a wasp-eat-wasp world! Cannibal wasp babies devour their SIBLINGS when food runs low, study reveals Sibling cannibalism common in…
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Apple will unveil the iPhone 14 on September 13, leakers claim
Save the date! Apple ‘will unveil the iPhone 14 on September 13’, report claims Apple-focused site iDropNews claims the iPhone…
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Apple Car could be windowless, patent suggests
Apple’s long-awaited Apple Car could have virtual displays on the inside instead of clear windows, according to a new patent. …
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Netflix launches a ‘Mystery Box’ feature for kids that will suggest new films or programmes
Whether it’s Peppa Pig or Cocomelon, the theme song alone of some children’s TV programmes is enough to fill many…
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Stonehenge inhabitants feasted on offal 4,500 years ago
Ancient villagers living near to Stonehenge feasted on offal before feeding the scraps to dogs, new analysis of 4,500-year-old faeces…
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Scientists develop edible TAPE that can hold burritos together and prevent leakages
Unraveled, chaotic meals could be a thing of the past for burrito lovers thanks to a group of engineering students…
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Turning off facial recognition can help reduce screen time, study says
If you spend too much time on your smartphone, scientists have a list of 10 solutions that can help you…
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Children are now 23% more likely to be bullied ONLINE than face-to-face, Ofcom report reveals
Bullying can affect everyone; those who are bullied, those who bully, and those who witness bullying. Bullying is linked to…
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How a Silicon Valley algorithm could change the world of sports forever
Popularised in the Brad Pitt film Moneyball, groundbreaking analytics almost saw the Oakland A’s crowned the kings of baseball back in…
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Pee pals! Dolphins can recognise their friends by tasting their URINE, study reveals
Similar to how dogs sniff urine left by other dogs, dolphins can recognise each other by tasting their urine, a…
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UK’s best areas for mobile coverage revealed – with Camden, Brent and Watford topping the list
How does YOUR town stack up? UK’s best areas for mobile coverage are revealed – with Camden, Brent and Watford…
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Impossible Burger’s ‘BLEEDING’ meat-free patties may soon hit UK shelves
Meat-free burger maker Impossible Foods expects its ‘bleeding’ plant-based patties to hit UK supermarket shelves within the next year. The…
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Mind-altering parasite may make people more attractive, study finds
While disease usually may make us worse for wear, one cunning parasite makes its human carriers more physically desirable, a…
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Yellow-billed hornbill that shot to fame in The Lion King is being wiped out by climate change
Zazu is on the brink! Southern yellow-billed hornbill that shot to fame in The Lion King is being wiped out…
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Mysterious stone circle is unearthed within Castilly Henge
A mysterious stone circle has been unearthed at the centre of a prehistoric ritual site in Cornwall. Archaeologists said the…
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Australia’s rainforest trees are dying faster than ever, study finds
Trees in the Australian rainforest are dying twice as fast as they were in the 1980s due to climate change,…
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Galaxy is used as a ‘cosmic telescope’ to study young universe’s heart
Astronomers have used a galaxy as a giant magnifying glass to peer into galactic nurseries at the heart of the young…
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Just friends? Women are more jealous than men of their spouse’s opposite-sex friends, study reveals
Just friends? Women are more jealous than men of their spouse’s opposite-sex friends, study reveals Participants read scenarios involving their…
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches 53 more Starlink satellites into orbit
Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches 53 more Starlink satellites into orbit before Falcon 9 rocket lands on a boat to be…
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Google’s DeepMind says it is close to achieving ‘human-level’ artificial intelligence
DeepMind, a British company owned by Google, may be on the verge of achieving human-level artificial intelligence (AI). Nando de…
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Vets reveal what pugs USED to look like amid warning that the breed is being cruelly overbred
Shocking images have revealed how much pugs have changed over the years as a result of cruel inbreeding for fashion. …
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WhatsApp is testing a feature that lets you quietly leave group chats without sending a notification
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that lets you quietly leave group chats without sending a notification to other members…
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Alien space rock found in Egypt ‘may be first evidence on Earth of a rare supernova explosion’
Alien space rock unearthed in Egypt may be the first evidence on Earth of a rare supernova explosion, scientists claim…
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Cambodian officials plead the public to stop picking ‘penis plants’
Deflowered! Cambodian government begs people to stop picking rare carnivorous ‘penis plants’ to pose with in photos Cambodia’s Ministry of…
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Buying a pug is CRUEL: Vets warn against celebrity-driven obsession with ‘cute’ flat-faces
With their squashed little noses and wrinkled faces, pugs have become a favourite with dog lovers and celebrities. Gerard Butler,…
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Greenhouse gases, sea-level, ocean heat and ocean acidification all reached record highs in 2021
Four key climate change indicators reached record highs last year, a damning new report has revealed, as experts warn that…
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Pugs can no longer be considered ‘typical dogs’, vets warn
With their squashed little noses and wrinkled faces, pugs have become a favourite with dog lovers and celebrities. But a…
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Ancient tooth found in Asia belonged to a Denisovan girl, study finds
A 150,000-year-old tooth discovered in Southeast Asia once belonged to a young Denisovan girl, a new study claims. The ancient…
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SpaceX and Blue Origin reusable rockets are POLLUTING the atmosphere, study warns
SpaceX and Blue Origin reusable rockets are POLLUTING the atmosphere: Exhaust fumes from rocket engines could affect Earth’s climate, study…
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AI is better at hiring staff than human bosses, study finds
Artificial intelligence (AI) is better at hiring staff than human bosses, but companies still don’t trust it in the recruitment…
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‘Deep ocean’ water will warm by a further 0.36°F in the next 50 years, scientists predict
‘Deep ocean’ water more than 2,300ft below the surface will warm by a further 0.36°F in the next 50 years…
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