5 h. ago The 'Boring Billion' wasn't so boring after all! Period previously known as the dullest time in our planet's history actually created the conditions for LIFE, study reveals

Earth's 'Boring Billion' created the conditions for complex life to exist, report scientists at the universities of Sydney and Adelaide.

Science

6 h. ago The amazing Scottish beauty spot named as Britain's most popular winter destination

A study has revealed that some UK destinations saw record-breaking tourism figures last winter.

Politics

19 h. ago Picture of health: going to art galleries can improve wellbeing, study reveals

Viewing original works of art can relieve stress, cut heart disease risk and boost immune system, first study of its kind findsEnjoying original works of art in a gallery can relieve stress, reduce the risk of heart disease and boost your immune system, according to the first study of its kind.Researchers measured the physiological responses of participants while viewing masterpieces by world-renowned artists including Manet, Van Gogh and Gauguin in a gallery. Continue reading...

Politics

30 h. ago DNA study reveals deadly diseases that ravaged Napoleon’s doomed army

Bodies in a mass grave were stricken with multiple infections

Events

32 h. ago Labour really ISN'T working for most Brits: Study reveals average person has seen 'no meaningful improvement in their life' since Starmer took office

An annual 'Life in the UK' survey of 7,000 people, carried out by charity Carnegie UK, showed no significant change in the wellbeing of Brits since 2023.

Politics

32 h. ago Would you flirt at a funeral, kiss in a restaurant, or cry in a job interview? Study reveals the most inappropriate behaviours in common social situations

Scientists surveyed over 25,000 people around the world to uncover the most common social norms across 10 situations. So, would you flirt at a funeral, cry at a job interview, or sing in a busy restaurant?

Society

43 h. ago Warning over delaying parenthood as study finds donor eggs drive most IVF successes for women aged 43

Donor eggs drive most IVF successes for women over the age of 43, a major UK study reveals. Analysis of more than half a million patients highlights the crucial role of donor eggs for older mums.

Events

47 h. ago Jesus' final hours revealed: Sensational new bloodstains study of Shroud of Turin shows horrific truth of his torture

A new forensic analysis of the Shroud of Turin may have solved a centuries-old mystery surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus.

Events

61 h. ago Of course most of us don’t know the state pension age – we don’t think we’ll ever retire

As a new study reveals that only one in five people are aware of when they can stick up an indefinite ‘gone fishing’ sign, Helen Coffey explores whether it’s indicative of a more troubling trend around pension ignorance and magical thinking

Politics

68 h. ago Acid reflux increases risk of heart attack by nearly a third, new study reveals

Scientists in Philadelphia analysed the medical data of more than 1.3 million patients and found those with GERD had a 27 percent higher risk of heart attack than those without the condition.

Events

4 d. ago ‘I was contaminated’: study reveals how hard it is to avoid pesticide exposure

Silicone wristbands worn by volunteers in the Netherlands captured 173 substances in one weekFor decades, Khoji Wesselius has noticed the oily scent of pesticides during spraying periods when the wind has blown through his tiny farming village in a rural corner of the Netherlands.Now, after volunteering in an experiment to count how many such substances people are subjected to, Wesselius and his wife are one step closer to understanding the consequences of living among chemical-sprayed fields of seed potato, sugar beet, wheat, rye and onion. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Study of 6,000 adults reveals who is most likely to get bad ‘hangxiety’

‘Hangxiety’ is not a clinical term but the anxious, uneasy feeling that follows drinking is widely recognised

Politics

4 d. ago UK's best place to retire has been named but there's a big catch

The best places in the UK to retire have been revealed in a new study by Legal & General, which ranked UK constituencies based on six key pillars of later-life happiness

Politics

5 d. ago Gen Z named Britain's messiest eaters as study reveals attitude shift

The survey found that 74 per cent of Gen Z have spilled food or drink at a big event such as a wedding or a first date

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Fermented in the gut’: scientists uncover clues about kopi luwak coffee’s unique taste

Study reveals ingredients of beans passed through civets’ digestive system that makes hot drink beloved by HollywoodIt is a coffee beloved by Hollywood and influencers – now researchers say they have found an ingredient that might help explain the unique flavour of kopi luwak.Also known as civet coffee, kopi luwak is produced from coffee beans that have passed through the digestive system of the Asian common palm civet. The resulting product is not only rare, but very expensive – costing about £130 for 500g. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Huge difference between side effects of different antidepressant drugs, study reveals

People on certain antidepressants gained up to 2kg within weeks of starting the treatment

Events

7 d. ago Shoppers duped by expired food as Tesco trials QR code solution to £11.8bn waste crisis

A new study has revealed that more than half of Brits have bought out of date food from supermarkets

Economics

8 d. ago Strangest wine and food pairings from Pot Noodles to Wotsits

A new study has revealed the most unusual food pairings Britons have with wine - and they include some real doozies. We've also been crowned for our wine crimes

Society

1 week ago British men claim they have absolutely no say in home decor except for ONE room, study reveals

The lack of involvement increased with age, showing around 40 percent of Baby Boomers to 36 percent of Gen X blokes aged 44 to 59 played no part in styling their property.

Politics

1 week ago Scientists determine the type of meat that 'supercharges' muscle growth and which 'blunts' it

A new study by US researchers has revealed which type of meat can help boost muscle growth after a workout.

Politics