6 h. ago Astronomers spotlight distant planet in hunt for extraterrestrial life

Earth-sized planet 40 light years away could have liquid water and an atmosphere rich in gases such as nitrogen

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3 d. ago There are optimal times of day to feed pumped breast milk to your baby, scientists discover

A mother’s breast milk is unique, due to factors including nutrition, fitness, and genetics.

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3 d. ago Scientists identify breakfast mistake that's shortening your life

Eating breakfast and dinner at certain times of the day could raise the risk of disease and early death, researchers at Mass General Brigham, a Harvard-affiliated hospital system found.

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3 d. ago Exactly when to eat each meal to extend your life, according to Harvard scientists

Eating breakfast and dinner at certain times of the day could raise the risk of disease and early death, researchers at Mass General Brigham, a Harvard-affiliated hospital system found.

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4 d. ago Scientists discover common food poisoning bug increases risk of colon cancer... with 100,000 exposed every year

A common food-borne bacteria acquired in childhood may be driving the mysterious rise of colon cancer among young adults in the US and UK.

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5 d. ago Marsquakes indicate a solid core for the red planet, just like Earth

It turns out Mars has a solid core just like Earth

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5 d. ago Scientists discover a 'forbidden' pulsar fleeing a supernova in a seemingly empty region of the Milky Way

From supermassive black holes to vast stellar nurseries, the distant reaches of space are full of many baffling wonders. Now, scientists have uncovered one of the most perplexing mysteries yet.

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7 d. ago Scientists just discovered which age group is now the most miserable

A new study has discovered the real unhappiest group in the US, and the results may debunk the idea of the 'mid-life crisis.'

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9 d. ago Startling change in people's vocabulary reveals 'real danger' that should 'worry us', scientists claim

Scientists have made a shocking discovery in the progression of the human language, warning that the change should 'worry us.'

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1 week ago Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low likelihood, study finds

Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic falloutThe collapse of a critical Atlantic current can no longer be considered a low-likelihood event, a study has concluded, making deep cuts to fossil fuel emissions even more urgent to avoid the catastrophic impact.The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (Amoc) is a major part of the global climate system. It brings sun-warmed tropical water to Europe and the Arctic, where it cools and sinks to form a deep return current. The Amoc was already known to be at its weakest in 1,600 years as a result of the climate crisis. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Scientists discover natural compounds found in popular hot drink that protect brain against Alzheimer’s

Findings point to promising strategies to rescue nerves in the brain’s hippocampus from ageing and Alzheimer’s

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1 week ago Scientists discover chemical ‘missing link’ that might explain origins of life on Earth

Experiment may help explain the ‘most intriguing causal paradox in biology’ about how early life forms came together about 4 billion years ago

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1 week ago Scientists discover a surprising link between thumb length and brain size

Human hands and minds have evolved in tandem, report scientists at the universities of Reading and Durham.

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1 week ago Bombshell discovery that rewrites human history: Scientists find lost city destroyed by 'Genesis Flood' 20,000 years ago

Archaeologists may have found evidence of an advanced civilization wiped out by a global flood 20,000 years ago, a discovery that could rewrite human history.

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1 week ago Three simple lifestyle changes slash diabetes risk by a THIRD, scientists discover

The Mediterranean diet is hailed by doctors and scientists for its menu of fruit, vegetables and healthy fats that has been shown to protect from a host of diseases.

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2 w. ago NASA scientists make major discovery about alien life in our solar system

A dwarf planet in the asteroid belt could have hosted life 2.5 billion years ago, NASA scientists say

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2 w. ago Scientists discover how to 'truly reverse' memory loss and keep the brain young

Groundbreaking research suggests that reversing memory loss may be achievable by restoring the balance of a common elemental protein in the brain.

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2 w. ago Scientists discover how to 'truly reverse' memory loss by switching off proteins in the brain

Groundbreaking research suggests that reversing memory loss may be achievable by restoring the balance of a common elemental protein in the brain.

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2 w. ago Scientists discover remarkable diet that's said to boost the gut and regulate appetite

Researchers from Norway have discovered that the diet may help regulate blood sugar and appetite and improve overall gut health.

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2 w. ago Scientists are baffled to discover a SLOWDOWN in melting of Arctic sea ice

Despite rising temperatures, an analysis by experts from the University of Exeter has revealed that the Arctic has been melting at a slower rate for the past 20 years.

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