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Over 130 new indigenous settlements are discovered north of Hadrian’s Wall
More than 130 new indigenous settlements have been discovered north of Hadrian’s Wall from the time of Rome’s occupation. Work…
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Gene-editing will be given the green light in the UK
New legislation to speed up the development and marketing of ‘gene edited’ crops is to be introduced by the UK…
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Amazing video shows how salamanders glide like skydivers
Salamanders in freefall! Amazing video shows how the amphibians glide like SKYDIVERS to slow and control their fall from trees…
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How the world’s first organic farm nation has led to hunger and economic ruin, writes TOM LEONARD
From the ethically sourced produce shops of Islington to the chemical-free acres of the Prince of Wales’s Highgrove farm, you…
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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UK’s electric car charger rollout has STALLED and is set to fall staggeringly short of 2030 target
The UK’s rollout of electric car chargers has stalled so far this year, MailOnline can exclusively reveal, with the Government…
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Three’s a crowd! Having more than two children can age parents by an additional 6.2 YEARS
Three’s a crowd! Having more than two children can age parents by an additional 6.2 YEARS, study warns Scientists analysed…
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NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover embarks on key mission to search for signs of ancient alien life
Nasa‘s Perseverance rover has reached a key moment in its search for evidence of past life on Mars. The car-sized robot,…
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Tonga eruption on a par with Krakatoa, study says
Tonga‘s volcanic eruption in January produced the strongest recorded waves from a volcano since the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883,…
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‘Blood rain’ could hit Britain on Friday as another huge plume of Saharan dust is heading our way
A wave of Saharan dust is set to hit Britain later this week – which together with drizzle forecast on…
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Pink heart and jellyfish are among the new emoji being considered for the next release
Whether it’s a friendly smiling face or a cheeky aubergine, emoji now form a daily part of many people’s day-to-day…
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Huge squadron of manta rays is recorded off Indonesia
More than 1,000 manta rays have been recorded living in waters near Indonesia — offering hope for the future of the…
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New battery-powered sub has room for 120 revellers to party for 24 hours under the waves
We all rave on a yellow submarine! New battery-powered sub has room for 120 revellers to party for 24 hours…
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Netflix is exploring live streaming for its unscripted shows and stand-up specials, report claims
Is Netflix going LIVE? Video platform is exploring live streaming for its unscripted shows and stand-up specials – with the…
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Some Antarctic ice shelves have GROWN in the last 20 years despite global warming
Parts of Antarctica have actually gained ice during the last 20 years, new research reveals, despite the continent suffering significant…
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Skeleton of a dinosaur that inspired the ‘raptor’ in Jurassic Park sells for $12.4 MILLION
A skeleton of a fearsome dinosaur that was depicted in a terrifying scene in Jurassic Park has sold for a whopping…
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Reliable leaker claims Apple will finally ditch Lightning port for USB-C in its 2023 iPhones
Back in 2012, Apple caused mass hysteria amongst iPhone owners as it switched the original 30-pin charging port to its…
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Mark Zuckerberg shares first look at Meta’s ‘mixed reality’ headset
Take a peek into ‘The World Beyond’: Mark Zuckerberg shares first look at Meta’s ‘mixed reality’ headset known as Project…
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Huge green fireball is seen streaking across the sky in Britain
A huge fireball has been filmed streaking across the sky in Britain. The dazzling meteor burned up over the south…
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Astronomers see a nova explosion on a white dwarf for the first time
Astronomers in Germany have spotted a fiery ‘nova explosion’ from a white dwarf for the very first time. Researchers observed…
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Creepy VR mask controls how much AIR you can breathe to simulate scenarios with restricted air
The idea of a virtual reality (VR) headset that can restrict your breathing may sound like some kind of futuristic…
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Fossil fuel firms are quietly planning almost 200 ‘carbon bomb’ oil and gas projects
Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released…
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Scientists discover that eyes from organ donors could be ‘brought back to life’
Is death actually reversible? Scientists discover that eyes from organ donors could be ‘brought back to life’ in major breakthrough…
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Jars of echidnas dating back to the 1880s rediscovered in Cambridge
Echidna and platypus specimens dating back nearly 150 years have been rediscovered in a university museum. Collected in the 1880s…
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Number of droughts has surged 29% since 2000 – and mitigation is needed urgently, UN warns
Humanity is ‘at a crossroads’ in the management of droughts, with the number and duration surging 29 per cent since…
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Preventing banana skins from developing brown spots can help tackle food waste, study finds
Many of us avoid eating bananas when they start to form small brown spots, leading to costly food waste. Now,…
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