6 h. ago Tourist dies after drinking hallucinogenic tea on Amazon rainforest retreat

Aaron Wayne Castranova, 41, reportedly from Alabama, in the US, suffered "multi-organ failure" after having a hallucinogenic drink at a spiritual retreat in the Amazon

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31 h. ago AI uncovers Bible's 'likely authors' as scientists reveal hidden clues in ancient text

Scientists are using artificial intelligence to decode mysterious writing styles in the Bible – and could settle biblical disputes

Culture

58 h. ago You're organising your time wrong! Scientists reveal the secret to productivity

Whether you work at home or in an office, it can be difficult to know the best way to organise your time. But help is at hand, as experts from DeskTime have revealed the secret to productivity.

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4 d. ago Is THIS how the world will end? Scientists reveal the startling odds that the Milky Way will collide with the Andromeda galaxy

Researchers from Durham University have calculated the odds of the Milky Way colliding with the Andromeda galaxy, swallowing the Earth in the process.

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4 d. ago Scientists are baffled as measurements reveal South Africa is RISING out of the ocean

Scientists have been baffled to discover that South Africa is rising out of the ocean by as much as two millimetres per year.

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8 d. ago Scientists reveal what would happen if the Amazon rainforest dried out

When trees die from drought, they release carbon, accelerating global warming

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9 d. ago Africa is being torn apart by a 'superplume' of hot rock from deep within Earth, scientists warn

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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1 week ago The slightest change in your eyes could reveal just how accurate your memories are, according to scientists

Experts have discovered that a tiny change in your eye can determine how accurately you are remembering something.

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1 week ago Experts studying 'alien mummies' in Peru make startling find 'that proves they're real'

Scientists have released a new analysis detailing how two of the mummies, known as Maria and Montserrat, may have died more than 1,200 years ago.

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

Science

3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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