16 h. ago Did your cup of tea taste different this morning? Blame Storm Amy! Scientist reveals the surprising impact bad weather has on our cuppas

Storm Amy may destroy any possibility of a getting a proper cup of tea this weekend, according to a scientist at the University of St Andrews.

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58 h. ago Scientists reveal the surprising reason why women live longer than men

The reason why women tend to live longer than men has long eluded scientists, but an international team of researchers now claim to put the debate to bed.

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5 d. ago Microplastics in period care is the health issue no one’s talking about

Mounting research has highlighted the high level of plastic in period products, leading to prolonged exposure and absorption of microplastics into the human body - with harmful effects

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7 d. ago Scientists surprised to find musicians don’t feel pain same way other people do

Findings may lead to new therapies for people suffering from chronic pain

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9 d. ago The three foods found to raise pesticide levels in human body

Certain fruit and vegetables contain a higher level of pesticide residue

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1 week ago Scientists surprised to find human body makes its own Ozempic version

Study finds body’s ‘built-in backup plan’ for diabetes-controlling hormone production

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2 w. ago Sexless adults have these surprising traits, according to scientists

Scientists have found that hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have never had sex, which they linked to a range of common traits.

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2 w. ago Scientists uncover surprising traits of people who've never had sex

Scientists have found that hundreds of thousands of people worldwide have never had sex, which they linked to a range of common traits.

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2 w. ago Solar storms set to batter Earth sparking blackouts and Northern Lights as NASA warns the sun is 'waking up'

A new study has surprised NASA scientists, who fear the sun is ramping up and could impact our planet over the next year.

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2 w. ago If evolution is real, why are there still monkeys? Scientists reveal the surprising answer

Daily Mail has asked some of the leading evolution experts why, if humans evolved out of primates, do monkeys and apes still exist today?

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3 w. ago To beard or not to beard? Scientists reveal the surprising reason why men including Brad Pitt, Prince William, and even Boris Johnson look better with facial hair

From Brad Pitt to Prince William and Boris Johnson, many men look a lot better with a beard and now scientists have revealed the evolutionary explanation behind the 'beard glow up'.

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4 w. ago Ingredient red flags: how to spot the chemicals to avoid in food, kitchenware and cosmetics

Should your makeup be fragrance-free? Is it time to purge your kitchen of plastic? Are all food dyes dangerous? These are the everyday ingredients that could be harming your health‘Far from being a rock or island it turns out that the best metaphor to describe the human body is ‘sponge’. We’re permeable,” write Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie in their book Slow Death By Rubber Duck: The Secret Danger of Everyday Things. While the permeability of our cells is key to being alive, it also means we absorb more potentially harmful substances than we realise.Studies have found a number of chemical residues in human breast milk, urine and water systems. Many of them are endocrine disruptors, which can interfere with the body’s natural hormones. “They can mimic, block or otherwise disrupt normal hormone function, leading to adverse health effects,” says Dr Shanna Swan, professor of environmental medicine and reproductive health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. We (often...

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4 w. ago New study reveals the brutal effect space travel has on the human body

It's one of mankind's biggest achievements - but travelling to space takes a toll on crucial cells in the human body, according to a new study.

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4 w. ago The far right’s green bashing has given mainstream parties an excuse to do nothing – but we have more agency than we think | Ajit Niranjan

As powerful forces push back against green forces, it is little surprise that many of us feel dismay. Climate scientists do, too. But together we can take action to challenge the prevailing apathySupport the Guardian’s independent journalism today Last year, I stood in front of a black-clad skinhead as he shook a fist full of rings thick enough to double as a knuckle-duster. Flecks of spit flew into my face as he railed against the green agenda of the last German government.Until recently, it would have felt bizarre to talk to protesters at a neo-Nazi-linked rally about climate change or hear them rant unprompted about heat pumps. But far-right parties have entered the political mainstream, and their scathing tirades against “woke” green rules are energising their base.Join George Monbiot and special guests on 16 September for a special climate assembly to discuss the growing and dramatic political and corporate threats to the planet. Book tickets – in person or livestream Continue ...

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