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Why you should be IMPRESSED when seagulls steal your chips: Scientists claim birds should be seen as ‘charismatic’ and not ‘criminal’
by ElijahSeagulls are forced to move to urban areas due to the loss of their natural spaces Experts say we should view their food-stealing tactics as a sign of intelligence. By …
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The original version by this story appeared in Quanta magazine. Over the past few decades, neuroscience has made some stunning advances, and yet a crucial part of the brain remains …
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Scientists investigate whether drug could slash the risk of heart attacks in the morning – when they are more common and can be more severe
by AlexanderBy Jo Macfarlane Published: 21:46EDT, March 30, 2024 | Updated: 21:51 EDT, March 30, 2024 <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– British researchers are investigating whether an existing drug …
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Make way for the ‘super spud’! British scientists are altering the DNA of potatoes so they cook as fast as pasta
by ElijahThey are a versatile dinner option and are full of fiber. But waiting for the humble potato to cook must be one of the frustrating experiences for any home chef. …
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Is Netflix trivialising teen PAIN? Scientists claim popular shows including Sex Education and Stranger Things play down suffering in youngsters
by ElijahNetflix is trivializing the pain that teenagers experience in popular content such as Sex Education, Stranger Things and Spiderman, a new study claims. By studying more than 60 hours of …
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Why scientists say it’s GOOD to have fish and chips! Extra portion of cod each week ‘could save NHS £600m a year by preventing thousands of cancer and type 2 diabetes cases’
by AlexanderBy Kate Pickles, Daily Mail health editor Published: 20:01EDT, March 28, 2024 | Updated: 20:01EDT, March 28, 2024 <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– Whether it’s the catch of …
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The great sweetener myth! Sugar replacements like aspartame and sucralose DON’T make you hungrier, scientists say
by AlexanderBy Kate Pickles, Daily Mail health editor Published: 19:30 EDT, March 28, 2024 | Updated: 19:30 EDT, March 28, 2024 <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– <!– We’re all looking …
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Book bound with dead woman’s skin that has been in Harvard’s library for 90 years is finally removed despite scientists confirming the cover was human ten years ago
by JackHarvard University has finally withdrawn a book that was bound with the skin of an unidentified woman who died in a French psychiatric hospital, acknowledging “past failures in its management.” …
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Anti-aging elixir could be hiding in ‘indestructible’ tardigrades, say scientists who found microscopic creature’s proteins slow cell damage
by AlexanderScientists studying mysterious creatures called tardigrades may have found a new potential tool in their quest to slow human aging. Sometimes called water bears, these eight-legged, almost microscopic animals can …