2 h. ago Scientists claim to have discovered 'new colour' no one has ever seen before

The colour, nicknamed 'Olo', showed up during a bold experiment where laser pulses were fired into volunteers' eyes - carefully targeting just one type of cone cell in the retina

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33 h. ago Hue are you kidding? Scientists claim to have discovered a new colour never seen by humans

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, say that by stimulating individual cells in the retina that the laser pushed their perception beyond its natural limits.

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47 h. ago Scientists now say MILLIONS of planets could be teeming with life

Planet K2-18b is very unlikely to be a one-off in the vast universe - meaning many others that are similar likely exist too.

Science

64 h. ago Mars 'once home to alien lifeforms' as NASA makes bombshell Red Planet discovery

Aliens could once have been living on Mars after scientists made a bombshell discovery while drilling on the Red Planet. The NASA Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity Rover squad are buzzing

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2 d. ago Scientists reveal what aliens could REALLY look like on exoplanet K2

As scientists discover the most promising evidence of life on a distant planet, experts reveal what that alien life might look like.

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3 d. ago Social media erupts with hilarious memes as scientists discover signature of alien life on a planet 120 light years from Earth

Following the announcement of the alien planet, it didn't take long for hilarious memes to pop up across social media.

Science

3 d. ago Common ailment suffered by millions makes you 70% more likely to suffer deadly stroke, scientists discover

Finnish researchers analysing health data from more than 1,000 adults under 50 found those suffering from the painful problem had a significantly higher chance of a stroke.

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3 d. ago Ocean planet could be 'teeming with alien life' as scientists make 'astounding discovery'

Professor Nikku Madhusudhan made the discovery and now claims that it is 'the strongest evidence yet there is possibly life out there' somewhere in our universe

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3 d. ago Signature of alien life 'found' 120 light years from Earth: Scientists detect signs of tell

A distant ocean-covered world, teeming with life. That's the most likely explanation for a new discovery made by scientists studying the planet K2-18b.

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3 d. ago Life on other planets breakthrough as scientists 99.7% sure aliens exist outside solar system

"Decades from now, we may look back at this point in time and recognise it was when the living universe came within reach," said one of the scientists who worked on the ground-breaking discovery

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3 d. ago Scientists have discovered the formula for the perfect day – and I couldn’t agree more

Social scientists have presented us with a schedule for the ideal day, which includes a specific amount of work, socialising and other activities. Hannah Ewens agrees that it sounds exemplary, but one major thing would have to change for us to be able to follow it

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4 d. ago Breakthrough as scientists discover how the human brain solves new problems

Researchers have developed tests that can be used to assess a person’s reasoning skills

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5 d. ago Super Gonorrhoea breakthrough as new antibiotic works against mutant STI on the rise in Britain

Scientists discover first new antibiotic for gonorrhoea since the 1990s following warnings 'the world is facing an antibiotic apocalypse' if new drugs not found

Economics

1 week ago Scientists discover exact amount of weekly booze that could double your risk of dementia

Brazilian researchers analysed the brains of 1781 people who had died, and asked their family for details about their drinking behaviour throughout their lifetime.

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1 week ago Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula on Disney Cruise adventure

The perfect holiday formula has been revealed - including 11 per cent adventure, 14 per cent cultural exploration, and 24 per cent relaxation.

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1 week ago Family’s agony over slain London scientist after body parts discovery

Family’s agony over slain London scientist after body parts discovery  London Evening Standard

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1 week ago The surprising impact your birthday could have on your weight

If you thought your weight was all down to whether or not you were able to resist the 3pm call of the KitKat, then think again - because scientists have discovered another influential factor.

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1 week ago Bryson DeChambeau shows true colours with apology as Jason Day agrees to Masters request

The 2025 Masters will assemble the best golfers on the planet as they compete for the prized green jacket, with headlines already swirling ahead of the competition

Politics

2 w. ago Belize's Great Blue Hole hides a 'concerning secret', scientists say after drilling to the bottom of the mysterious 410ft cave

Belize's Great Blue Hole is one of Earth's most mysterious features. Now, scientists have discovered the natural oddity provides evidence of a concerning trend.

Science

2 w. ago Scientists pinpoint four key foods that can help you live to 100

Spanish scientists have discovered that religiously sticking to such a dietary programme may slash the risk of suffering an early death by over a fifth.

Society