64 m. ago Scientists target queen bees in search of secret to longer life

UK’s £800m research body backs project that could unlock radical therapies to extend human lifespansThe curious case of the queen bee has long had scientists pondering whether the head of the hive harbours the secret to a long and healthy life.While queen bees and workers have nearly identical DNA, the queens enjoy what might be regarded as royal privileges. They are larger, fertile throughout life and survive for years compared with workers, who last a few months at best. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago ‘I stole material from my dad’s funeral!’ Sarah Silverman on her outrageous and tender show about her parents’ demise

It’s got sex jokes, Hitler gags and endless gallows humour. The comedian once famed for being ‘ignorant-arrogant’ reveals why she’s written a show about the deaths of her stepmother and the father who taught her to swear‘There was one night,” says Sarah Silverman, describing a recent standup gig, “when I hid notes for myself all over the stage. I’m a stoner: I don’t want to have to remember what happens next. And I was in a pretty heavy part of the show, looking down at my notes. It was taking a few seconds, so I said sorry to the audience – and they all started applauding! Because they thought I was overcome with emotion and apologising for it.”She might well have been. The special in question, Postmortem, is about the death of her father and stepmother. But it’s not that kind of show. “Probably I should’ve just gone with it,” says Silverman, recalling the moment with a shudder. “But I was like, ‘Oh no, no! I’m not crying!” Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Rescued surfer sparks fury after setting up a fundraiser for a new wetsuit as his was 'unfortunately' cut off his body when emergency services saved his life

Sam Brenchley, who suffered a blow to the head by his board at Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall, posted a gofundme to raise £350 after his wetsuit was cut from his body.

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5 h. ago Vehicles given to benefit claimants under Mobility scheme are linked to drug and sex crimes, figures reveal

Several police forces said they had collectively impounded more than 500 vehicles after they were involved in everything from drug dealing to illegal sex.

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5 h. ago DINAH VAN TULLEKEN: I'm a fashion editor here's my guide to the 6 pieces every woman needs this spring from just £29 and the three pieces that will age you instantly

It may sound like a glamorous life, but fashion editors spend less time than you imagine sitting elegantly in the front row.

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5 h. ago The moment my friend was diagnosed with terminal cancer, she left her husband and went on a wild sex adventure with over 100 men before she died

As best friends of almost 20 years, fortysomethings Nikki Boyer and Molly Kochan could tell each other anything.

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6 h. ago We have more data on ourselves than ever before. But can we really track our way into happiness? | Samantha Floreani

Self-tracking is regularly promoted as a way toward self-improvement. But life is not a mathematical problem waiting to be solvedInspired by a curiosity to factcheck my own feelings, I’ve been tracking my mood: Far too often a bad day can feel like a permanent state rather than a passing experience. As it turns out, observing the little coloured emojis on my mood chart, one bad day does not, in fact, mean I am doomed to live a blue crying-face life forever. Thank goodness.Others track themselves in different ways: monitoring daily step counts, tracking sleep cycles and bodily functions, counting calories, logging meals and so on. Digital technologies, wearable devices and an array of platforms make this easier than ever. Many people set reading targets and log books read on Goodreads or films watched on Letterboxd. Some track daily outfits online with the goal of perfecting personal style. Self-tracking is regularly promoted as a way toward self-improvement.Samantha Floreani is a di...

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6 h. ago Nine out of 10 GPs call for NHS prostate screening programme: Hundreds of lives would be saved by initial targeting, say experts

A near-unanimous 94 per cent of GPs say the Government should roll out the life-saving checks (pictured, file photo), initially targeting high-risk men.

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8 h. ago Dinner lady 'brought teen pupil back to family home for sex' behind husband's back

Nicole Wigginton, 41, is one of two creepy teachers who has made headlines States side for shacking up with a student, alongside a special teacher who was arrested last month after being accused of raping a pupil, 15

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9 h. ago Mysterious Mars structures discovered by NASA 'prove there was life on the Red Planet'

In most photos, the surface of Mars looks like an empty red wasteland. But if you look a bit closer, the remnants of an ancient alien civilization begin to take shape.

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9 h. ago RFK Jr visits Texas as measles outbreak claims life of second child and outbreak continues to spread

The child is the second confirmed measles death in the the latest outbreak – and the second in the past decade

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9 h. ago NHS doctors taught how to 'change' transgender patients' registered sex on public records

Senior doctors at the adult gender identity clinic at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust carried out a briefing session for GPs and clinical staff on the matter.

Science

9 h. ago Best signs from the nationwide Hands Off protests denouncing the Trump administration

Millions took to the streets worldwide on Saturday to protest Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s policies

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11 h. ago Tributes paid to boy, 15, with 'infectious energy' after lake tragedy at Beckenham Place Park

Izaiah Smith was ‘just starting his life’ and greeted everyone ‘with the most adorable smile’ according to his friends and football coaches

Science

11 h. ago Measles outbreak claims life of second child as outbreak continues to spread

The child is the second confirmed measles death in the US in a decade

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12 h. ago I starred with Julia Roberts in 90s classic before switching to iconic TV show

She began her career in theater and TV before achieving her breakthrough in the 1989 movie Sex, Lies And Videotape.

Culture

12 h. ago Self Esteem's life from real name to career as she stars on Celebrity Bake Off

Singer and actress Self Esteem is one of the stars appearing on this year's Celebrity Bake Off

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12 h. ago Pregnant Kelsey Parker proudly cradles baby bump in stunning snap with boyfriend

Kelsey Parker and her tree surgeon boyfriend Will Lindsay have been enjoying time in the sunshine on a trip to Gran Canaria ahead of the arrival of their first baby together

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13 h. ago Sir Paul McCartney reveals unexpected way Buddy Holly inspired The Beatles

New book Words Of Love celebrates the life of the late rock and roll musician and songwriter Buddy Holly as Sir Paul McCartney reveals how he inspired The Beatles

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13 h. ago Intimacy coordinator reveals fascinating tricks they use to make screen sex look real

Rebekah Wiggins, an intimacy coordinator, unveiled how these steamy sex scenes unfold on the big screen in an exclusive interview - and how they are designed to fool the viewer's eye.

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