A little over 5 million years ago, water from the Atlantic Ocean found a way through the present-day Strait of Gibraltar. According to this…
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Katy Perry shares peek inside Blue Origin rocket ahead of space flight | News
Katy Perry has shared a sneak peek inside the Blue Origin rocket ahead of her historic flight to space.
The singer, along with, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, Kerianne Flynn, and Lauren Sanchez – will be part of the first all-female space mission in more than six decades on Monday (14 April).
The…
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Human teeth successfully grown in a lab for first time by scientists
Scientists have successfully grown human teeth in a lab for the first time, according to a new study.
Researchers at King’s College London say…
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California crews experiment with new fishing methods designed to protect mammals in the sea
Fishing crews in California are experimenting with a new fishing method – one designed to help them catch more while keeping marine mammals…
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Physicists may have found a substance that existed before the Big Bang
For decades, scientists have viewed the Big Bang as the starting point of space and time. But research into cosmic inflation—the lightning-fast expansion that likely occurred before the Big Bang itself—has complicated that view. If inflation happened first, it may have left behind…
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Scientists successfully grow human teeth in a lab for first time
Scientists have successfully grown human teeth in a lab for the first time, according to a new study.
Researchers at King’s College London say…
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Background music might help people with ADHD focus
New research suggests that playing music in the background could help people with ADHD concentrate, especially when it’s fast-paced and engaging. Rather than being a distraction, background music might serve as a subtle mental anchor, offering benefits that support attention during…
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The end of food allergies is tantalisingly close. Here are the frontrunners for a cure
Food allergies are on the rise. In the UK, the number of people affected doubled between 2008 and 2018. Globally, it’s estimated some 220 million people experience allergic reactions to certain foods.
For most, this means a few mild symptoms, like an itchy rash or stomach pain. But around a…
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The endorphin myth: The surprising truth behind runner’s high (and how to get more of it)
For non-runners who don’t appreciate the appeal of a two-hour slog at 6am, know that running (and other forms of cardio) sometimes produces a powerful chemical hit that justifies comparisons with actual narcotics.
The body produces two feel-good substances typically associated with a…
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The latest twist in the story of the megaflood that refilled the Mediterranean
A little over 5 million years ago, water from the Atlantic Ocean found a way through the present-day Strait of Gibraltar. According to this…
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