7 h. ago 'Old age' doesn't kill us... scientists reveal true causes of death

The traditional idea is that people die because their bodies slowly wear out with old age. New research says that death, even in centenarians, is caused by diseases, not by aging itself.

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19 h. ago What will aliens sound like? As the Disclosure Day trailer sees Emily Blunt seized by an extraterrestrial force, scientists reveal the noises life beyond Earth could really make

Some of the world's leading experts have now revealed what noises life beyond Earth might really make - and they say Steven Spielberg's trailer might not be far off.

Science

44 h. ago Mushroom Murders’ Erin Patterson sentence and where she is now

Death Cap: The Mushroom Murders is a true crime documentary series on Netflix about convicted murderer Erin Patterson, who poisoned three relatives during a family meal in 2023.

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48 h. ago Scientists reveal the surprising age at which physical ability peaks

Scientists from the Karolinska Institute have revealed the surprising age at which physical ability peaks - and it could explain the success of several famous athletes.

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4 d. ago How to cook the perfect roast potatoes this Christmas, according to science

To help you dazzle your guests this Christmas, scientists reveal how to cook the perfect roasties - and the common mistakes that many home chefs make.

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6 d. ago Ancient Egypt's origin story rewritten after scientists reveal new timeline for its most powerful era

A new analysis of Ancient Egyptian artifacts has revealed a new timeline for the civilization.

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7 d. ago 'Stop washing at 40c' as Scientists reveal the laundry 'sweet spot'

The setting will keep your clothes fresh and looking good for as long as possible

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9 d. ago The hidden life of Matthew Perry: ‘He would say: I need to stop and get help’

The actor’s publicist and manager worked with him for more than 30 years, before his death in 2023. They discuss the man behind the headlines – and why they are continuing his mission to help others struggling with addictionWatch the third season of Friends, writes Matthew Perry in his memoir, and you can see how thin he had become by the end of it. “Opioids fuck with your appetite, plus they make you vomit constantly,” he writes. Look again, and yes – his fragile wrists emerge from a shirt that looks as if he has borrowed it from someone far larger, his trousers hang off him – and it’s unbearably sad now, with the knowledge that addiction would kill Perry nearly 30 years later, at the age of 54. At the time, most people watching probably wouldn’t have noticed, dazzled instead by Perry’s sharpness and immaculate comic timing as Chandler Bing, the show’s dry wit. He was having to take 55 Vicodin pills a day – an opioid - just to function and avoid terrible withdrawal symptoms, but he...

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1 week ago 'Strange rocks' on Mars show unexpected past as it could have been 'tropical oasis'

The findings are based on an analysis of unusually pale rocks discovered by NASA's Perseverance rover, which appear to reveal a climate wetter than scientists expected

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1 week ago Mars could have been 'tropical oasis' as 'strange rocks' show unexpected past

The findings are based on an analysis of unusually pale rocks discovered by NASA's Perseverance rover, which appear to reveal a climate wetter than scientists expected

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1 week ago Scientists who advised government during Covid did not reveal they had received more than £200m in grants from one of the world's biggest pharma investors, report says

Twenty-six members of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), which helped shape lockdown rules, did not register their Wellcome Trust funding, a report reveals.

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1 week ago Bigger isn't always better! Scientists reveal why mini festive foods taste better than full

Nothing quite says Christmas like a platter of festive picky bits. Now, scientists have revealed why mini equivalents are so superior.

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2 w. ago How fast you can walk determines how well you survive surgery... as scientists reveal exact speed for best outcomes

New research pinpoints the ideal walking speed that is significantly linked to positive outcomes after surgery and a speedy recovery.

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2 w. ago Pot Bull Terrier! CBD supplements can make dogs less AGGRESSIVE, study finds

When given to dogs, CBD appears to have a 'calming' effect and 'a decline in the intensity of aggressive behaviours', reveal scientists in the US.

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2 w. ago When science fiction becomes reality: Scientists reveal what would REALLY happen if the sun started to dim like in Project Hail Mary

What would happen if the sun started to dim? Scientists have revealed the terrifying answer to this question, which is the subject of the upcoming science fiction blockbuster, Project Hail Mary.

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3 w. ago Terrifying truth of 'what really happens when you die' in bombshell theory

A nanotechnology professor has put forward a new theory that could, if proven to be true, explain the science behind near-death experiences and reshape our understanding of consciousness

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3 w. ago Why the 'arm cutting' scene in 127 Hours makes you squirm: Scientists reveal how your brain simulates pain it sees on screen

Whether it's the arm cutting incident in 127 hours or the fingernail scene in Black Swan, there are plenty of movie moments that make us wince.

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3 w. ago Mr Bean was RIGHT! Scientists reveal how you really can cook a turkey in a microwave

In the movie, Mr Bean crams an enormous turkey into a microwave - with hilariously disastrous results. Now, scientists say the comedy character may have been on to something.

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4 w. ago Scientists reveal new details about ‘the most momentous event in the history of our planet’

The object that created the Moon by colliding with the Earth might also have been its neighbour, researchers suggest

Science

4 w. ago Boris Becker: ‘Whoever says a prison life is easy is lying – it’s a real punishment’

Former Wimbledon champion on how taking accountability for his crimes allowed for rehabilitation, watching Novak Djokovic from his cell and the new era of brotherhood in the sport“I heard the screaming and I didn’t know what it was,” Boris Becker says as he remembers staring into the dark in Wandsworth prison, just over two miles from Wimbledon’s Centre Court where he won the first of his three men’s singles titles at the age of 17 in 1985. “Were people trying to kill themselves or harm themselves? Or couldn’t they deal with their loneliness? Or are they just making crazy noises because they have lost their minds already?”Becker had been sentenced to a two-and-a-half-year jail term. Amid his insolvency, he was found guilty of not declaring all his assets so that additional funds could be distributed to his creditors. The judge confirmed that his money was used, instead, to meet his “commitments to his children and other dependents, medical and professional fees, and other expenses”....

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