12 h. ago Scientists discover Greenland's 'Achilles heel' that could force Trump to rethink his Arctic playbook

A new study threatens to derail President Trump's dream for Greenland if it successfully becomes part of the US.

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19 h. ago Voices: ‘No quick fix’: Readers split on whether Trump’s Greenland threat is a catalyst for rejoining the EU

Our community is divided over analysis from world affairs editor Sam Kiley, which suggested Donald Trump’s tariff threat over Greenland should prompt the UK to rethink its relationship with the EU

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25 h. ago Scots scientists investigating cancer mystery make fresh discovery that could aid treatment

The discovery could tackle some of the hard-to-treat cancers.

Economics

53 h. ago Anyone for badminton? Batting around the shuttlecock 'can sharpen the brain', new research finds

Few of us could resist a summer badminton knock-about to get the blood pumping. Now scientists have discovered the sport could offer benefits beyond getting us outdoors and working the body.

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56 h. ago £3.2million legacy of the genius British professor who discovered the 'God particle'

A scientist who achieved worldwide fame with the discovery of the so-called 'God particle' left a £3.2 million fortune.

Economics

58 h. ago £3.2million legacy of the genius Scottish professor who discovered the 'God particle'

A scientist who achieved worldwide fame with the discovery of the so-called 'God particle' left a £3.2 million fortune.

Economics

3 d. ago Earth could be vaporised by the Sun as boffins make grim end of world prediction

Scientists have made a bizarre discovery located in a far off nebula in space - but they are not sure whether this could in fact be a grim peek into Earth's own future

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4 d. ago Is this how the world will end? Earth could be VAPORISED by the sun as it expands, scientists warn

Scientists have discovered a mysterious 'iron bar' in the heart of a nearby nebula that could offer a glimpse into Earth's grizzly fate.

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6 d. ago Scientists discover surprising cause of high blood pressure that has nothing to do with stress, your diet or weight

Previous research suggests lifestyle factors such as diet, stress, obesity and alcohol are all drivers of high blood pressure, but new research suggests something different.

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6 d. ago ‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body

Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’High-profile studies reporting the presence of microplastics throughout the human body have been thrown into doubt by scientists who say the discoveries are probably the result of contamination and false positives. One chemist called the concerns “a bombshell”.Studies claiming to have revealed micro and nanoplastics in the brain, testes, placentas, arteries and elsewhere were reported by media across the world, including the Guardian. There is no doubt that plastic pollution of the natural world is ubiquitous, and present in the food and drink we consume and the air we breathe. But the health damage potentially caused by microplastics and the chemicals they contain is unclear, and an explosion of research has taken off in this area in recent years. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Prehistoric shell trumpets used as walkie talkies play a tune for the first time in 6,000 YEARS after scientists discovered they were used to communicate long distances

Your iPhone's battery life might be impressive, but it's nothing compared to the longevity of these ancient 'walkie-talkies'.

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8 d. ago Scientists studying people who live past 110 make a startling discovery about their supercharged immune systems

Longevity experts have discovered why so many people in Brazil live past the age of 110, making them super-centenarians.

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1 week ago ‘Gifted learner dogs’ can learn words by eavesdropping, study says

Certain canines can learn using cues from people’s gaze, gestures, attention and voices, researchers findWhether it is a piece of food or a four-letter expletive, words can be learned by young children overhearing adults – but now researchers have found certain dogs can do something similar.Scientists have discovered canines with the unusual ability to learn the names of myriad objects can pick up such labels by eavesdropping on conversations. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Oldest known evidence of incest found in ancient DNA during archaeological dig

The disturbing revelation in southern Italy saw a number of skeletons discovered in a burial ground, with scientists calling it an 'exceptionally rare and remarkable finding'

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1 week ago Hitting the sleep ‘sweet spot’ could add FOUR YEARS to your life, scientists discover

SLEEPING seven hours per night might add years to your life. A study found people who do not get enough kip were 24 per cent less likely to die young. Analysis by health insurer Vitality and the London School of Economics estimated healthy bedtime habits could extend life expectancy by up to four years. But...

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1 week ago How rising extreme weather can put people with these illnesses at 'growing risk', Manchester scientists discover

'Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue — it’s a health emergency'

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1 week ago 'A window into the dark universe': Astronomers spot an unexpected 'ghostly object' in the depths of space

Scientists have discovered a new type of astronomical object, calling the strange entity a 'window into the dark universe'.

Technology

2 w. ago Newly discovered galaxy cluster could rewrite our understanding of the universe, experts say

A newly discovered galaxy cluster could rewrite our understanding of the cosmos, as scientists spot 'something the universe wasn't supposed to have'.

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2 w. ago Our ancestors were CANNIBALS: Scientists discover grisly evidence ancient human species ate Neanderthal children 45,000 years ago

Early humans may have feasted on Neanderthal children 45,000 years ago, according to a grisly new study.

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2 w. ago Scientists make major MS discovery in 'step toward' new treatment

The finding could lead to new treatments for multiple sclerosis patients

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