1 hour ago Ed Sheeran given unusual secret code name ahead of Big Weekend surprise set

Only 10 people knew that Ed Sheeran would be performing at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend today - and they used a secret code name when talking about the Shape of You singer

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5 h. ago Ed Sheeran's surprise gig at Radio 1 Big Weekend sees security step in and close area

Caste On The Hill star Ed Sheeran has surprised BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend fans with a secret gig at the festival, as delighted fans sung along to the crooner's tunes

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7 h. ago You're chopping onions wrong! Scientists reveal how to cut the vegetable without crying

Scientists from Cornell University have revealed how to cut onions without crying - and their method is surprisingly simple.

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3 d. ago Scientists discovery why one of the world's continents apart at double speed

A massive crack is forming beneath one of the world's continents, and scientists believe it could one day split the continent in two, giving rise to a brand new ocean.

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3 d. ago Scientists reveal location where deadly contagious disease found in UK mosquitos for first time

West Nile Virus starts off with a flu-like illness with body aches and vomiting and can lead to fatal meningitis

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4 d. ago Markers in blood and urine may reveal how much ultraprocessed food we are eating

Scientists have identified molecules from blood and urine that may reveal how much energy a person consumes from ultraprocessed foods

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4 d. ago Scientists reveal why you should NEVER hit the snooze button

Using the snooze function on an alarm clock is a common practice, a study has found, even though it isn't recommended by sleep experts.

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4 d. ago Scientists reveal research that could change theories about life on Mars

The cause of one of the planet’s most iconic features remains a disputed topic

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5 d. ago Doctors reveal surprising 'health' foods linked to colon cancer as scientists hone in on danger ingredient

Your morning yoghurt bowl and post-workout protein shake could be putting you at risk of colon cancer.

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6 d. ago 'I visited America's least known wine state and one thing blew my mind'

When Laura Hill told people she was going on a vineyard tour in Washington State, they were surprised — that's because Washingtonians are keeping their exquisite wines a secret.

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8 d. ago Scientists reveal new 'worst case scenario' solar storm that could end modern life

The most violent solar storm ever recorded hit our planet at the end of the Ice Age, scientists have revealed

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1 week ago Scientists reveal the real reason why your fingers wrinkle when you soak in the bath

It's a phenomenon we're all familiar with. You enjoy a relaxing soak in the bath, and soon enough your fingers go wrinkly. But have you ever wondered why this happens?

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1 week ago Kelp noodle stir fry, soybean spaghetti and dandelion salad: Climate scientists reveal what we'll be eating for dinner in the future

Scientists have teamed up with HelloFresh to predict what Brits will be eating in just 10 years time as we fight to halt climate change.

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1 week ago Scientists reveal exact date universe will end: 'Sooner than we feared'

Scientists have discovered that the universe is decaying much faster than they thought, and have pinpointed exactly when it will perish.

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1 week ago All living things emit a ghostly GLOW that vanishes when we die, scientists reveal

Researchers from the University of Calgary in Canada have found that living things produce a faint ghostly glow which vanishes when we die.

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2 w. ago You're cleaning your Tupperware wrong! Scientists reveal the simple way to remove orange stains from containers within seconds

Scientists reveal a convenient trick to help remove stubborn oil stains from plastic containers in seconds.

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2 w. ago Selfie could predict how long you'll live as scientists reveal truth about Paul Rudd

The new FaceAge AI tool can reveal your 'biological age' as researchers use it to compare Hollywood actors Paul Rudd and Wilford Brimley at the age of 50 - with wildly different results

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2 w. ago You're storing your eggs wrong! Scientists reveal best way to ensure none of your eggs crack

As any shopper knows, eggs are sold in carboard cartons in neat little rows facing upwards. Now, a shock new study suggests a revolutionary new way for eggs to be packaged and stored.

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2 w. ago Your date fancies you if they're looking at THIS part of your face, scientists reveal

Experts have discovered that when people evaluate the attractiveness of a face, their gaze focuses on the features they find the most appealing. So, can you guess where they are?

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2 w. ago Scientists reveal exactly how many deaths could be prevented by 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions are drastically reduced

Cutting greenhouse gases will reduce number of deaths from poor air quality, say scientists at the University of Leeds.

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