5 h. ago UK soil breakthrough could cut farm fertiliser use and advance sustainable agriculture

Research group says discovery could lead to new type of environmentally friendly farmingA biological mechanism that makes plant roots more attractive to soil microbes has been discovered by scientists in the UK. The breakthrough – by researchers at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, Norfolk – opens the door to the creation of crops requiring reduced amounts of nitrate and phosphate fertilisers, they say.“We can now think of developing a new type of environmentally friendly farming with crops that require less artificial fertiliser,” said Dr Myriam Charpentier, whose group carried out the research. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago 'New Covid' discovered in bats has a much higher mortality rate, Wuhan scientists warn

Scientists from the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China have shared warnings of a new strain of Covid found in bats which has a fatality rate of 35%, amid fears of a new pandemic

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20 h. ago Peru alien mystery leaves scientists baffled after they look inside their mouths

In the latest twist to the Peruvian 'mummies' discovery, a team of scientists have found something in the specimens' mouths that might prove they were biological beings

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22 h. ago New coronavirus found in Chinese bats has 'higher potential to infect humans'

Another coronavirus with a higher potential to infect humans than other coronaviruses has been discovered in bats by scientists in China - it is understood to be related to MERS

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26 h. ago Scientists looking at where Moses parted the Red Sea make bombshell discovery

A shocking discovery in part of the Red Sea where some believe Moses split it has been made – experts have called these 'death traps' a great analogy for early life on Earth

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45 h. ago Scientists make shocking discovery where the Bible says Moses parted the Red Sea

Scientists exploring a region of the Red Sea mentioned in the Bible have made a discovery that could reveal the origins of life on Earth.

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53 h. ago Revealed: 17,000 Brits claim they were injured or a relative was killed by Covid jabs

US scientists have discovered an alarming syndrome linked to the most commonly used Covid jab in the UK as the number of alleged victims of jab injuries soars to new highs.

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69 h. ago Intriguing reason behind mysterious epidemic of strokes in young, 'healthy' people, scientists discover

British researchers have found a possible explanation for a mysterious rise in stroke rates which could lead to a sevenfold increase in some groups suffering the medical emergency.

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3 d. ago Scientists discover popular snack that could stop you dying early

Experts from Oxford University examined the impact of 164 environmental factors and genetic risks for 22 major diseases in half-a-million British people taking part in a long-term study.

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3 d. ago Baffled scientists make discovery on alien planet that has 'never been seen before'

The bizarre weather on an alien planet has captured the attention of scientists

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4 d. ago Popular supermarket snack 'that could cause sickness and diarrhoea' recalled

A food safety alert has been issued for a certain product which is sold in UK supermarkets

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4 d. ago Scientists discover sleep hack that makes you remember your dreams

Italian scientists, seeking to understand why some people remember their dreams while others do not, conducted an experiment involving over 200 participants, with fascinating results.

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4 d. ago Urgent 'do not eat' warning issued for popular supermarket snack over deadly allergy risk

It is feared the savoury snack may contain hidden traces of milk, which is not featured on the label and poses a risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk.

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4 d. ago UK supermarkets recall popular snack as urgent warning over 'health risk' issued

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning to UK households over a popular snack product that has been recalled due to a risk of sickness and diarrhoea

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