Humans have been taking our tonsils out for a remarkably long time. The first…
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More parm than good? Cheese may be giving you nightmares, scientists say
Having nightmares? Scientists say a love of cheese may be linked to bad dreams.
A strong…
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Remains of British man identified 12 years after death thanks to new technology
The remains of a British man who was found dead in Arizona 12 years ago have been identified…
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Could Your Nightmares Come From Cheese? Maybe, If You’re Lactose Intolerant
A slice of cheddar, a smear of brie, a sprinkle of parmesan — they’re all a dream for cheese lovers. But for people with lactose intolerance, they’re a nightmare in the making. Perhaps literally.
According to a new study, it’s possible…
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‘Cyborg’ beetles could help rescue crews locate survivors after natural disasters
Remote-controlled “cyborg beetles” could be used to help discover people trapped in…
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Some Killer Whales Share Their Lunch with Humans, and May be Trying to Build Relationships
Have you ever considered sharing your lunch with an orca? Because a new study suggests they thought about sharing their meals with you.
The study, published in the Journal of Comparative Psychology, identifies 34 cases in which orcas attempted…
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The Last of US zombie fungus cordyceps hijacked minds even as early as dinosaur era, scientists find
The mind-controlling “zombie” fungus, which served as the inspiration for the video game…
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The anti-ageing diet: 6 science-backed changes to protect your skin, body and brain from getting older
In 1935, in the labs of Cornell University, a discovery was made that should have taken the world by storm.
It was all thanks to Prof Clive McCay, an American nutritionist, and a group of rats. Or rather, several groups of rats – McCay had…
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Common cough medicine could slow dementia in Parkinson’s patients, study hints
A commonly sold cough syrup in Europe could potentially slow down progression of dementia in
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Scientists developing AI tool to assess car repairs to aid insurance industry
Scientists are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool which can accurately diagnose…
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