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Fall of the Ancient Roman Republic may have been triggered by a massive volcanic eruption in Alaska in 43 BC that set off a global…

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Alien hunters spot carving on Martian warrior in cliffs of Mars – claim

UFO enthusiasts believe they have spotted a mountain carving – similar to that of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota – in the cliffs of Mars.…

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Android version of Apple Air Drop may roll out on PC's and mobile

Android’s upcoming version of Apple’s Air Drop feature may also roll out to PCs and Chromebooks A new build of the latest Chrome OS shows…

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Personalised cancer drug that boosts body's defences 'shows promise'

Cancer vaccine hope: Personalised treatment designed to boost the body’s natural ability to fight the disease shows ‘promising signs’ in clinical trials Researchers take a…

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China is one satellite away from launching its GPS rival Beidou

Lottie Casas June 21, 2020

China is one satellite away from launching its GPS rival Beidou – a £7billion global navigation constellation that will give Beijing military independence Beidou was…

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Ring of fire eclipse: Stunning images emerge from today’s annular eclipse

Certain parts of the planet were treated to a ring of fire eclipse today, June 21, as the celestial bodies danced through the sky. An…

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‘Don’t remember seeing stars’ Michael Collins’ Moon landing confession exposed

Lottie Casas June 20, 2020

On July 21, 1961, Collins played a pivotal role in getting the first two men – Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin – to step foot on the Moon.…

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Solar Eclipse 2020: What is a Ring of Fire eclipse?

Lottie Casas June 20, 2020

A ring of fire eclipse will leave many across the planet stunned, as only the outer edges of the Sun will be left to light…

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Summer solstice today: What time is the summer solstice?

Lottie Casas June 20, 2020

The northern hemisphere is to usher in the summer today as the first day of summer solstice will be celebrated. The coronavirus pandemic has put…

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Loneliness alters how your brain 'maps' relationships, study shows

Loneliness alters how your brain represents relationships making you feel more disconnected from other people, study shows Brain region called the MPFC keeps a structured…

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Google unveils 'Keen' app that curates content with machine-learning

Google quietly unveils Pinterest rival ‘Keen’ that curates content using the company’s machine-learning Keen is a Pinterest rival that uses Google’s machine-learning to curate content…

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Solar eclipse: Will solar eclipse kill coronavirus? ‘Scientist’s’ bizarre COVID-19 claim

Dr KL Sundar Krishna, reportedly a nuclear scientist based in Chennai, India, has made unsubstantiated claims linking coronavirus and solar eclipses. Dr Krishna revealed to…

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TikTok reveals how its video recommendation feed works

TikTok reveals how its ‘For You’ video recommendation feed works as part of a transparency push designed to allay users’ concerns about its alleged links…

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Scientists grow mini brains from stem cells containing Neanderthal DNA

Scientists grow ‘mini brains’ from human stem cells containing Neanderthal DNA to help shed light on how it has impacted our development They showed they…

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MMR jab could help protect against COVID-19

MMR jab used to prevent measles, mumps and rubella ‘could help protect against COVID-19’ by boosting the immune system and reducing the risk of developing…

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Florida approves plan to release genetically modified mosquitoes

Florida moves forward with contentious plan to release 750million genetically modified mosquitoes to help lessen the spread of disease A biotech firm has been approved…

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NASA news: Deceptive beauty of the Butterfly Nebula reveals how violent the universe is

The Butterfly Nebula, officially designated NGC 6302, is among the most complex and fascinating celestial bodies studied by astronomers. Located in the constellation Scorpio, the…

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Solar eclipse 2020: When was the last eclipse over the UK?

The Sun and Moon will cross paths this weekend, creating a beautiful ring of fire eclipse in the skies. On Sunday, June 21, the Moon…

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Finger-prick blood test could revolutionise cancer treatment

Groundbreaking finger-prick cancer test is TEN TIMES more sensitive than current methods and could identify patients that are likely to relapse Cancer patients could soon…

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UFO sighting as three fireballs head ‘to underground base’ in Puerto Rico

Three objects with the characteristics of meteors were spotted falling behind the hills of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. While most would blindly accept that the…

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Healthy lifestyle traits may reduce Alzheimer's risk up to 60 per cent

Eating a high-quality diet, regular exercise and not smoking may slash risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 60 PER CENT Not smoking, regular exercise and a…

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Space mystery: Astronomers detect first regular fast radio bursts – ‘Origins unknown’

Fast radio bursts are short, intense flashes of radio waves believed to be the product of small, distant, extremely dense objects. However, exactly what those…

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NASA is preparing to send a unisex toilet to the ISS

NASA is sending a unisex toilet to the International Space Station to enable female astronauts to comfortably go where none have gone before NASA’s updated…

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Amazon Echo Auto launches in the UK and Ireland

Alexa in your car: Amazon Echo Auto launches in the UK and Ireland allowing drivers to control music, check the news and make phone calls…

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Archaeology news: ‘Ancient technology’ discovered in cave in Germany

Archaeologists have discovered the gold mine of human artefacts, after finding ‘throwing sticks’ in a cave in Germany dating back 300,000 years. Researchers analysing a…

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Being a 'jack of all trades' allowed fish species to move onto land

Remarkable ‘land fish’ whose flexible diet allowed it to leave the sea was forced to develop specialised eating habits in order to survive out of…

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Eerie green glow around Mars spotted 40 years after scientists predicted it

The beautiful phenomena can be spotted here on Earth by astronauts in orbit when looking at the planet’s horizon. It’s been predicted for around 40…

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Humans can tell why chimps are angry just by listening to calls

Lending a chimpathetic ear: Humans can tell why our primate cousins are angry, relaxed or even aroused just by listening to their calls Researchers played…

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National Trust urges people not to bring BBQs on countryside trips