50,000 young children each year are at risk of poor vision or even sight loss because of a ‘scandalous’ failure to provide vision screenings in…
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Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination ceremony seems to tick all the boxes for a coronavirus superspreading event
An average person with the coronavirus infects about two others, but sometimes an individual passes the virus to far more people in a "superspreader event." Most…
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Look up! Mars will shine particularly bright in the sky TONIGHT
Mars is tonight a mere 34 million miles away from the planet, meaning it will be easier to spot than ever. And astronomers expect the…
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People are happier if they are honest about their life on Facebook
People who are honest about their appearance and lifestyle on Facebook are happier than those who pretend to be someone they’re not, study finds More…
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‘Nobody is safe’ Rogue black holes identified in Milky Way as scientists win Nobel Prize
Sir Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez have won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics for their incredible work on black hole formation and…
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Instagram brings back photo map and old icons to mark 10th anniversary
Instagram brings back photo map feature and retro app icons to mark its 10th anniversary and expands in-app warnings for when users post ‘bullying’ comments…
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Draconids meteor shower: What time will the meteor shower be visible?
Draconids are an annual meteor shower that graces the skies around the start of October. The display of nature’s fireworks is associated with the Comet…
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Black hole breakthroughs win Nobel physics prize
Three scientists have been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics for work to understand black holes. Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez were…
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Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to 3 Scientists for Work on Black Holes
The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded jointly to Roger Penrose, Reinhard Genzel and Andrea Ghez on Tuesday for their discoveries that have bettered understanding…
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Draconid meteor shower peaks Wednesday with around five per hour
Draconid meteor shower peaks this week with around five shooting stars visible every hour on Wednesday evening The light show is caused by the break-up…
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Antarctic Ozone hole is one of the largest and deepest in recent years
Ozone hole over the Antarctic is one of the largest and deepest in recent years, satellite images reveal Ozone depletion over the frozen continent was…
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Spinach is transformed into battery catalysts that can power anything
Scientists transform spinach into a catalyst for batteries that can power anything from electric cars to military equipment Spinach can be used as a cheaper…
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Rapid coronavirus tests alone don't prevent outbreaks, a CDC study shows. The White House relied on them anyway.
The White House relied on rapid coronavirus tests to determine whether event attendees were infected, while deemphasizing mask wearing and social distancing. Experts say the…
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Trump is set to leave the hospital, but his physician said the medical team won't breathe a 'deep sigh of relief' for another full week
President Trump is scheduled to leave Walter Reed Medical Center on Monday evening and continue his medical care at the White House. He's taking two…
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NASA fancy meats and cheeses to the International Space Station
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station receive 8,000 pound cargo that includes fancy meats and cheeses, along with a $23 million toilet better suited for…
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After Wildfires Stop Burning, a Danger in the Drinking Water
Two months after a wildfire burned through Paradise, Calif., in 2018, Kevin Phillips, then a manager for town’s irrigation district, walked from one destroyed home…
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Slack is DOWN! Many users are unable to send or receive messages
Slack is DOWN! Many users are unable to send or receive messages on the chat service that is used by millions working from home Slack…
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Decoy 3D-printed turtle egg with tracker helps uncover illegal trade
InvestEGGator: Decoy 3D-printed turtle egg with GPS tracker helps conservationists uncover illegal trade chain in Costa Rica Developers created a ‘fake egg’ with a tracker…
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What we know about Sean Conley, Trump's doctor and the first D.O. to serve as physician to the president
White House physician Sean Conley has been President Trump's doctor since 2018. On Saturday, he declined to answer multiple questions about Trump's health. Conley is the…
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Deforestation link to Amazon soya and beef exports
Up to one-fifth of Brazil’s soya exports to the European Union may be “contaminated” by illegal deforestation, a study has found. Researchers used freely available…
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Inside QAnon: Bizarre conspiracy theory says satanic paedos are fighting Trump
The Daily Star’s FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inbox A bizarre pro-Trump conspiracy theory group that…
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Egypt unveils 59 ancient coffins in major archaeological discovery
Slideshow ( 6 images )CAIRO (Reuters) – Egypt on Saturday put on show dozens of coffins belonging to priests and clerks from the 26th dynasty…
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NASA UFO sighting: Mysterious object above Earth on ISS live feed baffles viewers
Mysterious footage of a UFO spotted on the International Space Station (ISS) live feed has sent the Internet into a meltdown. Footage posted online from…
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The week Boris Johnson turned green, or did he?
You could be forgiven for thinking this was the week Boris Johnson really grasped the perilous state of the planet. After a long silence on…
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Trump's refusal to wear a mask may have led him to be exposed to more coronavirus particles — raising his risk of severe infection
Trump's failure to consistently wear a face mask raises the risk that he was exposed to a higher dose of the coronavirus. If Trump wasn't…
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The coronavirus' average incubation is 5 days, and people may be most contagious a day before symptoms. Here's what that means for Trump's contacts.
President Trump tested positive for the coronavirus early Friday morning. The virus' average incubation period — the time between when a person gets infected and…
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One chart shows how Trump's age, obesity, and other health factors increase his risk of a severe coronavirus infection
President Trump has COVID-19. Trump is male, 74 years old, and obese — all factors that substantially increase his likelihood of hospitalization and death from…
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Apple Watch's heart monitor is sending healthy people to the doctor
Apple Watch heart monitor is falsely warning people their heart is at risk – with only TEN PERCENT of those who seek medical help diagnosed…
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Joe Biden probably needs another COVID-19 test after sharing a debate stage with Trump — but if he gets sick, his weight and fitness are on his side
Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 on Friday after President Trump tested positive. The former vice president should be re-tested because it's been only two…
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Tumble dryer lint 'can damage the gills, liver and DNA of mussels'
Microscopic fibres from tumble-dryers can cause damage to the gills, liver and DNA of mussels and other marine species, study warns Edible Mediterranean mussel is adversely…
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