44 m. ago Prehistoric insects trapped in amber give ‘little windows’ into ancient life on Earth

For the first time, scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America

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2 h. ago Discovery of insects trapped in amber sheds light on ancient Amazon rainforest

Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America for the first time

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4 h. ago Scientists discover thousands of dangerous microplastics lurking in vegetables

Experts from the University of Plymouth have issued an urgent warning over eating vegetables - after finding thousands of dangerous microplastics lurking in the edible parts.

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20 h. ago Cheap tablet in millions of medicine cabinets fights bowel cancer, scientists discover

Bowel cancer-which also includes rectal and colon cancer-is one of the most aggressive and hard to treat forms of the disease.

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31 h. ago Meet the 'world's cutest sea monster': Scientists discover an adorable snailfish nearly 10,800ft underwater

When you go this deep, you'd expect any sign of life to be pretty terrifying. So scientists were delighted to discover an adorable new species of snailfish thousands of feet below the ocean's surface.

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34 h. ago New Covid symptom 'impacting women' discovered by scientists

Research published today by Edinburgh scientists shows specific problems and comes as new Stratus strain detected in the UK

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47 h. ago Key brain fingerprint could be driving explosion in autism cases, scientists discover

A little-known brain hormone that's key for socialization and aggressive behavior could have links to autism, a study from Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche in Spain suggests.

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51 h. ago Scientists discover world’s earliest evidence of human mummification

The evidence is far older than better-known examples from ancient Egypt and South America

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2 d. ago The oldest mummies in the world may hail from southeastern Asia and date back 12,000 years

Scientists have discovered what's thought to be the oldest mummies in the world in southeastern Asia

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6 d. ago Brits warned over hidden autumn dog dangers that could cost owners thousands

Autumn walks can be stunning - but slippery leaves and icy rivers are sending dogs to the vet and the emergency bills and surgery costs are hefty. Here's how you can avoid that fate

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6 d. ago Scottish hillwalkers urged to bag a meteorite on Munros in once

Scientists say discovery could help understanding of solar system’s history

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7 d. ago How to use 8 arms? Octopuses tend to explore with their front limbs

Scientists have discovered that octopuses don't have a dominant arm, but they more often use their front arms for tasks

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8 d. ago Healthy habit that reduces risk of being constipated by 40 per cent, scientists discover

Constipation affects one in seven adults. Whilst the condition can normally be reversed by lifestyle changes, experts have warned that chronic constipation can increase bowel cancer risk.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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