58 m. ago Highly anticipated series based on iconic horror movie gets top rating on Rotten Tomatoes

Disney+'s latest drama is based on one of the most beloved sci-fi franchises of all time

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68 m. ago Boffins say toothpaste made from hair could help fix damaged teeth

Scientists may have cracked the code for rotten teeth as they found that keratin – a protein found in hair – can repair our teeth, as dentists around the world rejoice

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78 m. ago Mysterious species found living alongside our earliest ancestors deemed missing link in evolution

A new fossil discovery is adding a lost species to the picture of human evolution, rewriting the history of a famous skeleton.

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2 h. ago AI could soon detect early voice box cancer from the sound of your voice

Scientists analysed more than ten thousand voice notes to detect distinctive ‘vocal biomarkers’

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3 h. ago Insomnia breakthrough as experts discover key 'driver' of the sleep problem that ruins millions of lives

Scientists have pinpointed why millions of people struggle to get a good night's sleep-and it's not lumpy pillows or a racing mind, the problem lies in their GUT.

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3 h. ago Heatwave warning: Common home fan mistake could be deadly, causing heart attacks, scientists warn

It may seem like the one thing that can provide relief in a heatwave, but if it is too hot, a fan can be dangerous, a new study has found.

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3 h. ago ‘Mind blown’: scientists discover sex reversal in kookaburras and lorikeets with cause unknown

Almost all of the ‘sex discordant’ birds were genetically female but had male reproductive organs, study findsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAbout 5% of common Australian wild birds including kookaburras and lorikeets could have undergone a “sex reversal” where their genetic sex does not match their reproductive organs, according to a new study.The study is thought to be the first to find widespread sex reversal across multiple wild bird species, but the cause of the phenomenon is not yet known. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago 'Alien spaceship' approaching Earth has 'weird glow' that proves mission is 'deliberate'

Harvard physicist Avi Loeb — who fears it could be on reconnaissance mission — believes that date would be an ideal window for a covert approach on Earth and wants to beam it a message urging peace

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3 h. ago Bebe King's family escape to 'happiest place on earth' amid Southport anniversary

The parents of little Bebe King said they have escaped to the happiest place on earth in Florida to make new memories a year on from the youngster's tragic death

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4 h. ago Alaska’s Juneau orders evacuations as record glacier flood looms

Mendenhall Glacier outburst threatens homes, with scientists warning events are intensifyingAlaska’s capital city of Juneau is urging many residents to evacuate, bracing for the arrival of what could be record floodwaters flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the area’s Mendenhall Glacier, with the event being driven by climate change amid glacial retreat, according to a federal agency.Summer glacial flooding, known as a glacial lake outburst flood, or GLOF, threatens parts of the city due to a combination of rainwater and snowmelt. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago We know that cosy games have big audiences – so where’s my epic Call the Midwife sim?

In a world overwhelmed by noise and with more players looking for solace, it’s time the triple-A developers pay attentionI am 85 hours into Death Stranding 2, an apocalyptic nightmare about Earth becoming infected with death monsters, and I’ve realised that I’m playing it as a cosy game. For hours at a time, I trundle along the photorealistic landscapes in my pick-up truck, delivering parcels to isolated communities and building new roads. The only reason I complete the main story missions is to open new areas of the map so that I can meet new people and build more roads. I find it blissfully enjoyable.Of course, I am far from alone in playing video games this way. “Cosy games” have become a thriving cottage industry over the past five years, led by crossover successes such as Minecraft, Stardew Valley and Untitled Goose Game, but also housing hundreds of smaller titles that appeal to highly engaged communities. On Steam this month you’ll discover Catto’s Post Office, a delightful g...

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4 h. ago Cat behaviourist explains reason cats 'hate' closed doors and what to do instead

Cats can be a little mysterious, but there's a good reason why they behave the way they do - and a cat behaviour expert has helped to debunk one of their quirks

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5 h. ago Which choices contribute most to climate change? Most people miss the mark, one study found

It turns out many Americans misjudge which personal behaviors contribute most to climate change

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6 h. ago Scientists are baffled after spotting the 'Eye of Sauron' in deep space

The Eye of Sauron is an integral part of the Lord of the Rings series. Now, experts have detected a similarly terrifying vision in real life.

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7 h. ago Loch Ness campers spot something mysterious in the water and it's not Nessie

The mysterious object surprised onlookers.

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8 h. ago Scientists issue chilling warning about 'The Big One': Impending mega

According to researchers from Caltech in Pasadena, The Big One could be even bigger than we originally thought.

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8 h. ago Alien: Earth review: This surreal Disney+ reboot is a true genre

Panto season will never be the same again. Disney have invented a new kind of movie sequel crossover, updating Sigourney Weaver 's horror classic Alien by blending it with Peter Pan.

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8 h. ago Will Ferry living European dream with Dundee United as skipper declares 'this is the game' ahead of Rapid Vienna clash

Ferry will captain United as they look to pull off a seismic Euro shock tomorrow night

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8 h. ago Alien: Earth has landed – here’s where to watch the Alien spin

Ready your pulse rifles – the first two episodes are available to stream now

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9 h. ago Scientists discover astonishing razortooth whale which lived 25 million years ago

A new species of prehistoric whale has been discovered in Australia

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