Elsa, is that you? NASA shares a stunning photo of an ‘ice halo’ around the sun – and it looks just like a scene from…
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Alien-hunting telescope detects ‘never-before-seen’ signal from distant galaxy
An alien-hunting telescope detected 35 mysterious radio bursts from a distant galaxy that sounded like a "cosmic slide-whistle". Boffins from the SETI Institute in California,…
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Man hailed a hero for getting sweet revenge on noisy neighbour
A man has been hailed a hero for getting sweet revenge on his noisy neighbour. Posting on the social media platform Reddit, the man described…
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Never liking or commenting on social media linked to mental disorder
EXCLUSIVE Are YOU a social media ‘voyeur’? People who browse but never like or comment are at risk of a serious mental health condition Never…
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‘I took part in the world’s first mind-altering experiment and it was crazy’
Psychedelics ‘increasing neuroplasticity of the brain’ says expert Alex Beiner knew something had changed but couldn’t quite put his finger on it. Was it the…
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Flat-faced dogs more likely to suffer from sleep problems, vets warn
Yet ANOTHER reason not to buy a pug: Vets warn flat-faced dogs are more likely to suffer from sleep problems Researchers found that flat-faced dogs…
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Morning people ‘genetically related to Neanderthals’ according to DNA analysis
People who get up first thing in the morning could be genetically related to Neanderthals, a study has suggested. Boffins found that some modern early…
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Feline playful! Cats like to play fetch just like dogs, study finds
Feline playful! Cats like to play fetch just like dogs, study finds Scientists believe the fetching behaviour is instinctive in cats It may help to…
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Are your kids smart enough to crack this festive brainteaser by spy agency GCHQ
They are experts at espionage and subterfuge but now spooks at GCHQ have released their annual Christmas brainteaser – to test even the nation’s brainiest…
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UK’s five weirdest abandoned ghost towns with spooky churches and brutal storms
The UK is riddled with abandoned ghost towns, the country’s long history throwing up all manner of settlements left behind. From unexpected military facilities to…
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Are YOU an early riser? You may have Neanderthal genes, study finds
Are YOU an early riser? You may have Neanderthal genes, study finds As modern human ancestors moved north, they interbred with Neanderthals Neanderthals passed on…
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World's biggest iceberg is just under one TRILLION tonnes, study shows
The TRUE scale of the world’s biggest iceberg: Enormous ‘megaberg’ that broke free last month is just under one TRILLION tonnes – 100 million times…
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Is YOUR dog gifted? The 14 key characteristics of 'special' pooches
Is YOUR dog gifted? Scientists reveal the 14 key characteristics of ‘special’ pooches – so, does your pup have them? A new study has revealed…
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Apple's new iPhone security update will protect passwords from thieves
Apple’s new security update will block thieves from accessing a stolen iPhone New ‘Stolen Device Protection’ setting keeps passwords and iCloud from thieves Update follows…
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First AI-generated news anchors will debut on streaming TVs next year
EXCLUSIVE This just in… First AI-generated NEWS ANCHORS will debut on US national station next year ‘Channel 1’ will include a mix of digitally created…
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World's first microwave BAG lets you heat up meals on the go
Now THAT’S what you call fast food! World’s first microwave BAG lets you heat up meals on the go The Willcook claims to be the…
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Meet the man who was shot in the head with an iron rod – and SURVIVED
Meet the man who was shot in the head with an iron rod – and SURVIVED: Scientists reconstruct the face of Phineas Gage as it…
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You’ve got the sharpest eyes if you can spot the differences in festive scene
Brainteasers are one of the best ways to push the brain, one of the body’s most important organs, to its limits. There are several types…
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Amazon reveals the most-asked questions and requests to Alexa in 2023
Amazon reveals the most-asked questions and requests to its smart assistant in 2023 – from ‘Alexa, insult me’ to ‘Alexa, fart 17 times in a…
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World's first mind-reading AI translates brainwaves into written text
Scientists develop world’s first ‘mind-reading helmet’ that translates brainwaves into words Scientists announced the world’s first mind-reading AI that is also portable The tech translates…
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NASA's asteroid samples may hold clues to how life formed on Earth
NASA moves one step closer to answering human origin story as they study asteroid that may carry the building blocks of life Early results suggest…
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Geminid Meteor Shower 2023 will peak this WEEK: How and when to see it
Geminid Meteor Shower 2023 will light up skies this WEEK: How and when to see up to 150 multicoloured shooting stars every HOUR The ‘King…
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How space weather could spark travel CHAOS in Britain
How space weather could spark travel CHAOS in Britain: Solar storms can flip train signals from red to green, study warns Accidents could be caused…
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The three archaeological mysteries which could soon be solved by AI
Three archaeological mysteries AI could soon solve – including cracking an unknown language on Bronze Age tablets Ancient language from 1,800 BC could finally be…
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Spacetime scientist backs up Doctor Who’s 15-year-old ‘wibbly wobbly’ theory
A 15-year-old Doctor Who theory about space-time might actually be true, a scientific breakthrough has suggested. Professor Jonathan Oppenheim, a physicist at University College London,…
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Gigantic skull of sea monster discovered on the cliffs of Dorset
Pliosaur discovery: Gigantic skull of sea monster is found on the cliffs of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast The formidable fossil stretches almost seven feet long and…
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Antarctica mystery solved after ancient ‘rainforest’ found deep within ice
Antarctica: Scientists set up station on the Whillans Ice Stream Antarctica is the world’s fifth and southernmost continent. For decades it has attracted only the…
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'Tis the season to brie VEGAN? We test plant-based Christmas cheese
‘Tis the season to brie VEGAN? MailOnline tests plant-based Christmas cheeses – so, do they stack up against their dairy counterparts? Honesty Tasty wants to…
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Doctor Who ‘wobbly time’ theory could be correct as scientists make breakthrough
A theory about time being “wobbly” has been regularly used in hit sci-fi TV show Doctor Who and now it may prove to be correct…
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Fossilised tyrannosaur reveals what young dinosaur had as its last supper
The remains of two baby dinosaurs have been found inside the fossil of a 75-million-year-old tyrannosaur, shedding new light on the diet of the ancient…
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