3 h. ago Scientists reveal how many steps you need to walk daily to reduce Alzheimer’s risk

A new 14-year study is one of the first to explore the relationship between activity and key markers of the disease

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66 h. ago You're running your bath wrong! Scientists reveal the common mistake that explains your lack of bubbles

If your bath never seems to have enough bubbles, scientists have revealed the biggest mistake you're probably making.

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4 d. ago Paint me cool: scientists reveal roof coating that can reduce surface temperatures up to 6C on hot days

Sydney researchers commercialising a product they say can cool indoor spaces and will cost little more than standard premium paintsSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereAustralian scientists have developed roof coatings that can passively cool surfaces up to 6C below ambient temperature, as well as extract water from the atmosphere, which they say could reduce indoor temperatures during extreme heat events.Heatwaves are becoming more intense, more frequent and more deadly due to human-caused global heating. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Forget eye of newt! Scientists reveal the witch's potion ingredients you can try today if you dare

Your medicine cabinet likely doesn't contain eye of newt or tongue of dog. But witch potion ingredients really do have a part to play in modern-day medicine, experts have revealed.

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6 d. ago The Milky Way as you've NEVER seen it before: Scientists reveal the largest low

Astronomers have released a spectacular new image of the Milky Way, providing a glimpse of our galaxy in unprecedented detail.

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6 d. ago One long walk or shorter strolls? Scientists reveal which is better for your heart

Just a 15-minute walks - or around 1,500 steps in a row - could be enough to give your heart a good workout

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6 d. ago You're making smoothies WRONG! Scientists reveal the surprising reason you should never add banana to your morning beverage

Scientists from the University of California have warned that some ingredient combinations may not be as healthy as they seem.

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1 week ago Does pouring coffee down the drain really harm the environment? Scientists reveal the truth

Richmond-upon-Thames Council says it has now cancelled the fine, but experts say there is good reason to avoid dumping out your coffee.

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1 week ago Is it safe to pour coffee down the drain? Scientists reveal the true environmental impact

Richmond-upon-Thames Council says it has now cancelled the fine, but experts say there is good reason to avoid dumping out your coffee.

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1 week ago Scientists reveal men who were obese as children may be less well endowed

Vietnamese scientists, who assessed almost 300 men, discovered those who were classed as obese as children suffered shorter growth and were less endowed as adults.

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2 w. ago Scientists reveal the surprising age at which your brain reaches its peak

With each passing day, you may feel like you're getting further past your peak. But panic not - as a new study suggests your best days may still lie ahead of you.

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2 w. ago Scientists reveal exactly how HOT Britain could get by 2050: 'Alarm bells should be ringing'

Britain just experienced its hottest summer on record, with average temperatures from June to August hitting 16.10°C. Now, climate advisers have warned that this could just be a taste of what's to come.

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2 w. ago Scientists reveal new method that could treat patients with advanced prostate cancer

A new, two-pronged method could help treat as many as 40 per cent of patients with late-stage disease

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3 w. ago Stirred, not shaken! Scientists reveal how to make the perfect martini

The iconic cocktail is made with vodka, vermouth and ice, garnished with 'large thin slice of lemon peel' - but a scientist suggest it's better stirred than shaken.

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3 w. ago Scientists reveal the exact date when technology will surpass human intelligence

Many scientists believe that the singularity - the moment when artificial intelligence first surpasses humanity - is now not a matter of 'if' but 'when'.

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3 w. ago Precise date interstellar visitor will reveal itself as 'alien mothership' or comet confirmed

The mysterious interstellar object moving toward Earth is set to reveal its true origins, which a scientist said is either an 'alien mothership' oa r natural comet.

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3 w. ago Is YOUR child going to be the next super sports star? Scientists reveal the six key signs that show if your kid is on track for the big time

Hoping your child has what it takes to become the sporting superstar of tomorrow? Help is at hand, for there are ways in which you can spy those traits required earlier on than you might expect.

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3 w. ago Scientists reveal best ways to protect yourself from heart disease in later life

A study has found that healthy habits such as exercise, nicotine avoidance, and in young adult life can slash your risk of cardiovascular disease

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4 w. ago Pill that can banish misery of kidney stones: They're excruciating and you're likely to get them again. Now scientists reveal breakthrough that tackles the cause...

Kidney stones can be painful and hard to treat, but scientists believe they have hit on a new treatment that may beat them for good - using gut bacteria.

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4 w. ago One in 20 cancers could be linked to radiation from CT scans. Now the world's top scientists reveal how to protect yourself... and the act that makes the damage so much worse

A single abdominal CT scan can deliver a blast of radiation equal to 90 chest X-rays. I did not know that when I had one eight years ago, but it's haunted me ever since.

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