3 h. 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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67 h. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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6 d. 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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9 d. ago Worst patio cleaning 'hacks' that damage plants, paving and wallets

Many of us are looking for patio cleaning quick fixes in the hot weather - but an expert warns against using certain popular items that can actually damage your patio

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Scientists discover new drug that REVERSES autism symptoms with just one dose

Researchers at Stanford University found in a new study that just one dose of a drug being developed for epilepsy reversed common signs of autism. It comes as the condition has seen a startling rise in the US.

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1 week ago One of Italy’s largest glaciers now too unstable for scientists to visit

Following this year’s intense summer heat, scientists discovered that the simple stakes are now buried under rockslides and debris

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1 week ago Natural compound found in popular hot drink could protect brain against Alzheimer’s, study finds

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

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2 w. ago Scientists amazed to discover an 'interstellar tunnel' that connects our solar system to other stars

Space might seem like an empty, featureless void, but new research has shown that this is far from true.

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2 w. ago Hot drinks have been linked to one type of cancer. Here’s what we know

Researchers have revealed the optimum temperature of a hot drink to protect your health

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2 w. ago Magic mushrooms: how scientists discovered fungi are the secret ingredient for restoring the world’s forests

Healthy fungal networks help trees and plants grow, making them key to successful reforestation. The only problem? Almost nothing is known about this subterranean ecologyEven in midsummer, the ancient hazelwoods on the Hebridean island of Seil are cool and quiet. Countless slanted stems of hazel support a thick canopy, which blots out the sun and blankets everything below in a sort of “fairytale darkness”, says Bethan Manley, a biologist at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.Moss and lichen coat branches threaded with honeysuckle, forming a great dome above you, adds David Satori, a researcher at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Continue reading...

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