9 h. ago Huge underwater wall to 'lost city' dating back 7,000 years ago discovered by scientists

Marine researchers made the astonishing discovery that the wall had remained mostly intact for 7,000 years — with some theorising it could be from the Stone Age

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9 h. ago Scientists discover how Covid shots cause deadly heart damage... as officials launch probe into vaccine

Scientists at Stanford University have revealed how the mRNA Covid vaccines can cause damage to heart cells.

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15 h. ago Scientists discover the washing machine cycle that we should all be using

Study has found using one wash setting may help keep your clothes looking and feeling fresh for longer

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20 h. ago Humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than we thought, scientists discover

Fire-cracked flint and heated sediments have been found at a disused clay pit in Suffolk

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27 h. ago Humans made groundbreaking discovery 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, scientists say

Archaeologists have made a discovery that could challenge everything we know about human development.

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38 h. ago NASA scientist discovers Star of Bethlehem wasn't actually a star

In the Bible, the Star is what the three wise men followed in the nativity story.

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39 h. ago Scientists discover a key chemical in dark CHOCOLATE that may slow down ageing

A key compound in cocoa reduces people's biological age, scientists at King's College London report.

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39 h. ago Chemical in dark chocolate linked to slower ageing, scientists discover

The chemical, theobromine, is found in cacao plants and is also present in dark chocolate - experts say the findings could help unlock everyday foods that 'hold clues to healthier, longer lives'

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42 h. ago New mpox strain detected in UK is 'precisely what experts feared would happen'

Scientists have discovered a new recombinant mpox virus strain in a UK traveller from Asia, which experts say is 'precisely what they feared' as the virus continues to evolve

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59 h. ago Dinosaurs’ awkward attempts to swim uncovered in record discovery

Scientists in Bolivia have discovered the largest collection of dinosaur prints ever found, with the tracks documenting the animals’ attempts to swim.

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67 h. ago Scientists discover a 'new state' of matter in which atoms can exist as both solid AND liquid at the same time

Scientists have discovered a new state of matter that isn't a solid, liquid, or gas. Researchers call this new type of material a 'corralled supercooled liquid'.

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3 d. ago New mpox strain found in England as 'concerned' health officials issue warning

Scientists in England have discovered a new recombinant mpox virus in a person who recently travelled to Asia, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed

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5 d. ago Mystery deep sea 'bloop' had scientists convinced they'd found giant Megalodon

A mysterious noise dubbed the Bloop sparked theories it could be a giant Megalodon or undiscovered creature - but scientists later discovered what it actually was

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6 d. ago New cause of dementia discovered... as researchers reveal the devastating early signs in children

Scientists have discovered the specific genetic mutation that causes a child's brain to deteriorate, resulting in severe dementia.

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9 d. ago Scientists discover supplement trio that REVERSES autism in mice

A trio of supplements can reverse autism in mice, according to a new study - and it could prove effective in humans, too.

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9 d. ago Life Invisible: the fight against superbugs starts in the driest place on Earth

Cristina Dorador is on an urgent mission in the world’s highest desert, the Atacama in Chile. As the rise of drug-resistant superbugs kills millions per year, Cristina has made it her mission to uncover new, life-saving antibiotics in the stunning salt flats she has studied since she was 14. Against the magnificent backdrop of endless plains, microscopic discoveries lead her team of scientists to question how critically lithium mining is damaging the delicate ecosystem and impacting Indigenous communities Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Life Invisible: the fight against superbugs starts in the driest place on Earth – documentary

Cristina Dorador is on an urgent mission in the world’s highest desert, the Atacama in Chile. As the rise of drug-resistant superbugs kills millions per year, Cristina has made it her mission to uncover new, life-saving antibiotics in the stunning salt flats she has studied since she was 14. Against the magnificent backdrop of endless plains, microscopic discoveries lead her team of scientists to question how critically lithium mining is damaging the delicate ecosystem and impacting Indigenous communities Continue reading...

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1 week ago Our sense of rhythm may come from monkeys as scientists discover they dance to Backstreet Boys

Scientists have made a breakthrough which suggests humans' sense of rhythm could date back to our monkey ancestors, after they did a test which saw a group of macaques tap out a beat to Backstreet Boys

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2 w. ago Ancient Chinese exercise could be MORE effective than current NHS treatment for tackling insomnia, scientists discover

In England, current health service guidance advises that GPs treat patients with more severe insomnia with cognitive behavioural talking therapy (CBT).

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2 w. ago Scientists discover hidden wolf DNA in almost every dog breed – including chihuahuas

However, some massive breeds have no wolf DNA at all

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