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Squid 'larger than a human' is spotted swimming the Red Sea

Massive purpleback flying squid ‘larger than a human’ with an arrowhead-shaped fins is spotted swimming around a shipwreck 2,800 feet below the Red Sea Biologists…

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Colds spread rapidly between gorillas when they get close, study finds

Social distancing isn’t just for humans! Coughs and colds spread rapidly between mountain gorillas when they stand in close proximity to one another, study finds…

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SpaceX names its next Crew Dragon capsule Endurance

Meet ‘Endurance’! SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule is named ahead of its crewed launch to the International Space Station at the end of this month The…

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China devastation as 8,000 years of human activity ‘stripped land bare’

Loess Plateau: Expert reveals why it’s ‘most eroded place on Earth’ We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to…

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Doctors warn against 'dry-scooping' TikTok trend

Doctors warn against ‘potentially deadly’ TikTok trend that sees gym-goers ‘dry-scooping’ protein powder, amid concerns it could lead to choking, pneumonia or heart disturbances New…

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Archaeology breakthrough: 4,000 years of UK history exposed with revolutionary technology

Food traces found in Bronze age archaeology site We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding…

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‘Crazy’ UFO spotted on Google Maps ‘not far from Area 51’ sparks alien theories

A Google Maps user has spotted a UFO floating in the sky close to the US's notoriously secretive military base Area 51. The small grey…

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Major high-street brands accused of 'greenwashing' eco-credentials

Major high-street brands including H&M, Primark and Zara are accused of ‘greenwashing’ – as research reveals trendy clothes made from recycled bottles actually create MORE…

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Ducklings swim in a line behind their mother to reduce drag

Riding the waves! Ducklings swim in a line behind their mother to reduce drag and propel themselves forwards, study finds – in breakthrough that could…

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Birds learn to avoid plants that host toxic insects, study finds

Not so bird-brained after all! Avians quickly learn to avoid plants that host toxic insects, study finds In the wild, British researchers tested birds with…

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Three humans were buried in the Tomb of Nestor's Cup, study shows

Unravelling the mystery of the Tomb of Nestor’s Cup: Famous 2,800-year-old burial in Italy contains the cremated remains of at least THREE humans – and…

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Real life three-eyed Pokemon baffle tourists at infested historic site

Alien-looking shrimps with three eyes left tourists scratching their heads after swarming an historic attraction. The creepy little critters that could easily belong in the…

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Galileo warning: UK faces £1.7bn a DAY bill as search for EU replacement ‘narrows down’

Galileo: David Morris outlines UK’s role in project We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding…

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UK faces ‘significant threat’ to food production as crop-killing superbugs discovered

Cockroaches: Pest control supplier details how to remove insects We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our…

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UK dubbed ‘Putin’s puppet’ as ‘Soviet’ Britain’s gas prices plummet after Russian offer

Expert accuses Russia of blackmailing Europe over gas trade We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our…

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4-inch chunk of cement found in man’s heart as surgery goes horribly wrong

A 56-year-old man was rushed to the operating table after a four-inch chunk of cement was discovered embedded in his heart. The patient, who has…

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NASA will test ‘planetary defence’ to stop future asteroid sending Earth ‘to Stone Age’

NASA: OSIRIS-REx collects sample from asteroid Bennu’s surface We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding…

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‘Dark cube’ UFOs spotted over US are ‘warning to military’, alien hunter claims

"Dark cubes" have been spotted floating above two locations in the US, as a UFO analyst bizarrely claims they are powering up and "warning the…

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Archaeologists discover 1,300-year old ski trapped in Norwegian ice

Head over heels! Archaeologists discover 1,300-year old ski trapped in Norwegian ice and reunite it with its wooden counterpart – found in 2014 – to…

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Retriever clumsily knocks sleeping owner as he takes over bed

The owner of two gorgeous retrievers was wondering what her dogs get up to when she takes a nap – so set up a secret…

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Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to Scientists for Creating a Tool to Build Molecules

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded on Wednesday to Benjamin List and David W.C. MacMillan for their development of a new tool to build…

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Apple, Tesla and Microsoft sound alarm as China threatens Christmas supply carnage

US calling on allies to help 'isolate' China says expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve…

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Boeing strikes ‘significant’ deal with Brexit Britain as £12million site opens in Scotland

Grant Shapps criticises SNP’s ‘approach to aviation’ We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of…

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Some dogs can learn up to 12 new toy names in one week

Is YOUR dog gifted? Some pooches can learn up to 12 new toy names in one week and remember them for at least two months…

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Planet where iron is vaporized and falls like rain hotter than thought