6 h. ago Scotland’s volcanic landscape 'once rivalled the fiery activity of modern

The way that lava came to the surface has been debated by scientists for over 100 years.

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14 h. ago Groundbreaking discovery in Egypt's Sphinx uncovers 'hidden' mystery that fuels theory of underground city

The mystery of an 'underground city' beneath Egypt's pyramids has intensified after scientists revealed a new discovery below the Great Sphinx.

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18 h. ago Groundbreaking discovery in Egypt's Sphinx uncovers 'hidden' mystery that's 'only tip of the iceberg'

The mystery of an 'underground city' beneath Egypt's pyramids has intensified after scientists revealed a new discovery below the Great Sphinx.

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18 h. ago Scientists discover world’s rarest blood group, found in just one person

Her blood is so unique that doctors couldn’t find a single compatible donor, not even her own siblings

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19 h. ago New discovery beneath Egypt's Sphinx fuels theory of ancient underground city built 38,000 years ago

The mystery of an 'underground city' beneath Egypt's pyramids has intensified after scientists revealed a new discovery below the Great Sphinx.

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49 h. ago ‘Could become a death spiral’: scientists discover what’s driving record die

Experts scrambling to understand losses in hives across the country are finally identifying the culprits. And the damage to farmed bees is a sign of trouble for wild bees tooBret Adee is one of the largest beekeepers in the US, with 2 billion bees across 55,000 hives. The business has been in his family since the 1930s, and sends truckloads of bees across the country from South Dakota, pollinating crops such as almonds, onions, watermelons and cucumbers.Last December, his bees were wintering in California when the weather turned cold. Bees grouped on top of hives trying to keep warm. “Every time I went out to the beehive there were less and less,” says Adee. “Then a week later, there’d be more dead ones to pick up every week there is attrition, just continually going down.” Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Chilling discovery exposes tiny differences between psychopaths and ordinary people

Scientists have discovered what really separates a cold-blooded psychopath from the average person.

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6 d. ago 'I tried rarest honey never touched by humans and price was as astounding as taste'

A food reviewer who loves trying expensive and unique items has tasted the 'world's rarest' honey after finding it in Harrods, and issued his verdict on the pricey condiment

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7 d. ago Scientists discover that emojis are good for us and can help bring us together

Using emojis isn't just for kids any more - apparently, they can help improve relationships and boost closeness, according to researchers who carried out a new study

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7 d. ago Your toddler may have up to 96 chemical substances lurking inside of them, scientists discover

Many have the chemicals have ties to breast and other kinds of cancer

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7 d. ago Scientists are BAFFLED after discovering the first ever 'planet with a death wish'

The first ever recorded 'planet with a death wish' orbits so close to its host star that it triggers huge flares of radiation every time it orbits.

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8 d. ago Scientists discover microplastics in SEMEN and female reproductive fluid

Microplastics can now be found almost anywhere on Earth. And it turns out even our most intimate moments can't escape their blight.

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8 d. ago Scientists discover new cause of aggressive cancer in young people... and a possible treatment

A little-known molecule may be the key to treating aggressive cancer that often strikes young people, a study from researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York suggests.

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1 week ago Lockerbie bombmaker could be caught as Scots forensics make DNA breakthrough

Scientists are now looking at DNA discovered on the Lockerbie bomb suitcase.

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1 week ago Lockerbie suitcase in landmark DNA test that may finally put 'bomb maker' behind bars

Scientists are now looking at DNA discovered on the Lockerbie bomb suitcase

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1 week ago Think you're hilarious but your siblings don't find you funny? Scientists discover that humour doesn't run in the family

They are the groanworthy one-liners and corny puns that make your toes curl, with 'Dad jokes' becoming a byword for the most cringe-making of them all.

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2 w. ago Scientists raise ‘urgent concerns’ over new bat viruses discovered in China

Viruses are similar to deadly Nipah and Hendra pathogens

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2 w. ago Skin clearing water ingredient accidentally discovered by Yorkshire scientists

The cream has a non-sticky, fragrance-free finish

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2 w. ago Watch: Scientists discover Orcas using seaweed for surprising behaviour in drone footage

The strange ritual, dubbed allokelping, is thought to strengthen social bonds within orca pods

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3 w. ago Scientists have finally FOUND the universe's 'missing matter': Elusive substance is discovered in 10 million degree filament

After 10 years of searching, scientists have finally found the universe's 'missing matter'.

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