5 h. ago Scientists reveal one piece of chewing gum could expose you to thousands of microplastics

New research suggests chewing gum could release thousands of microplastics into our mouths

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7 h. ago Bird flu 'pandemic' warning as UK health boss says virus has dangerous 'potential'

Richard Peabody, director of epidemic and emerging infections at the UK Health Security Agency, has warned that bird flu has the potential to become a 'future pandemic'

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11 h. ago UKHSA warning as 'priority pathogen' watch list reveals 24 'danger' viruses with biggest risk to public health

Bird flu and coronaviruses are diseases in the 'deadly' virus families that health officials warn have pandemic potential

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15 h. ago 'Disease X' warning as experts list viruses that could spark next pandemic

One leading scientist has warned that one virus poses a “threat far worse than Covid impossible to control by even the strictest lockdown”.

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15 h. ago What is the mysterious spiral spotted in the sky? Scientists reveal cause of strange ‘space portal’

The strange shape is believed to have been caused by a Space X rocket

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23 h. ago Four dangerous viruses which could spark another pandemic revealed by UK scientists

UKHSA has revealed the most dangerous pathogens for Britain as one scientist warns a measles-like virus would ‘pose a threat far worse than Covid’ and be ‘impossible to control’

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29 h. ago Scientists reveal the 'point of no return' in dying relationships and how to know if you're approaching it

A team from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz found that there's a secret 'point of no return' for couples that comes months or even years before the actual breakup occurs.

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30 h. ago The incredible new obesity pills that can help you lose weight WITHOUT dieting revealed by scientists

Researchers in Denmark say they have discovered a natural 'switch' in our bodies which they can alter to accelerate the speed at which we burn energy and shrink our appetite.

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33 h. ago Does the Hall of Records really exist? Scientists reveal the truth about the legendary concept

EXCLUSIVE: Some believe the Hall of Records contains vast amounts of lost wisdom and knowledge about the famous ancient civilization. But does the Hall of Records really exist?

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64 h. ago Mirror Covid lockdown survey reveals how people think pandemic changed their lives

Survey of 15,000 Brits reveals many believe we should have never gone into lockdown as scientists warn of "collective amnesia" towards the threat from a new virus

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67 h. ago Scientists who discovered 'vast city' underneath Egypt's Giza pyramid reveal new secrets about mysterious structures

Scientists claim to have found a 'vast city' beneath Egypt's Giza Pyramid, which they believe could be the legendary Hall of Records, said to hold knowledge about the ancient civilization

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4 d. ago Scientists reveal diet secret behind the world's oldest woman's 117

Researchers are attempting to understand the key to long life in the one-of-a-kind DNA of a woman who lived to age 117

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6 d. ago Why are so many planes crashing? Scientists weigh in on slew of incidents

Already in 2025, a succession of commercial airplane crashes have sadly claimed the lives of over 100 people. Scientists and aviation experts reveal the reason for the recent slew of incidents.

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6 d. ago Scientists reveal exactly what happens in a man's brain during SEX

It's something that many women have wondered during passionate romps. What exactly is going on in a man's brain during sex?Now, scientists may finally have the answer.

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6 d. ago Antarctic scientist 'attacker' will receive psychological help and apologise to victim, officials reveal after isolated team begged for help over his 'deeply disturbing' conduct

Staff require a series of background checks and mental and physical health assessments before moving to the remote site but experts say the isolation can take a toll

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6 d. ago Scientists reveal reason behind ‘blood rain’ that turned Iran’s shoreline crimson

Tourists were treated to the rare sight of blood-red rainwater flowing down a cliff to the beach on Hormuz Island last week

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7 d. ago Scientist reveals biggest health risk stopping human space travel to Mars

"From an evolutionary perspective, we are absolutely not designed to be in space"

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7 d. ago The scientists at centre of Antarctic base assault mystery: Picture shows team of experts pleading for rescue amid attack and death threat claims at tiny base in subzero wilderness

Footage published in 2021 offers rare insight into life inside the secluded base atop the Vesleskarvet nunatak in Queen Maud Land.

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7 d. ago Revealed: What made Antarctic scientist snap and 'assault and threaten to kill colleagues'

The scientists are currently stationed at Sanae IV base, a research centre located on the northern tip of Antarctica some 4,000 kilometres from their South African homeland

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8 d. ago Scientists reveal how long it really takes to get over an ex

How long it takes to get over a romantic relationship, according to science

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