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Brain fluid from young mice can improve memory in old mice, study shows

Memory loss has been reversed in mice by injecting them with brain fluid from younger rodents – raising hope for future dementia treatments.  Researchers too... read more

Number of droughts has surged 29% since 2000 – and mitigation is needed urgently, UN warns

Humanity is ‘at a crossroads’ in the management of droughts, with the number and duration surging 29 per cent since 2000, a new UN report has warned... read more

Preventing banana skins from developing brown spots can help tackle food waste, study finds 

Many of us avoid eating bananas when they start to form small brown spots, leading to costly food waste. Now, scientists say the formation of these spots can be... read more

#NewProfilePic: Warning issued over viral app which hoovers data and sends it to Moscow

A new phone app which offers users a free digital avatar is taking facial-recognition quality photographs and sending them to Moscow, prompting major concerns w... read more

Incredibly crisp image of a nearby galaxy captured by NASA’s new James Webb Space Telescope

Incredibly crisp image of a nearby galaxy captured by NASA’s new $10 billion James Webb Space Telescope demonstrates huge leap in space photography NASA s... read more

iPods are selling for THOUSANDS on eBay as Apple announces it’s discontinuing them after 20 years 

This week Apple announced that it is discontinuing the iPod – one of its most successful products that revolutionised the way we listen to music. Apple launch... read more

Women are seen as more attractive, feminine, and of a higher status when they wear high heels

While many women only dig out their heels for a wedding or special event, a new study may encourage you to dust the stilettos off more often. Researchers from B... read more

Cornwall joins the space race with two small satellites will be launched from the county this year 

Cornwall joins the space race as it emerges two small satellites will be launched from the county this year Satellites will lift off on Virgin Orbit Launcher O... read more

Warning over toxic caterpillars as experts warn touching them can cause nasty rash 

Warning over toxic caterpillars as experts tell nature-lovers that touching them can cause nasty rash Caterpillars’ hairs can cause rashes, eye and throat... read more

New animal species should not be named after famous faces

Scientists should not name new species after celebrities in case they fall out of favour or are ‘cancelled’, an expert has said. In recent years, a ... read more

Three will switch off its 3G network by the end of 2024

British telecommunications company Three has announced it will retire its 3G network by the end of 2024 after two decades of service. Switching off 3G will R... read more

Fruit flies have sex even when they’re ill, study finds 

Fruit flies prioritise sex over survival: Insects continue to mate with each other even when infected with deadly pathogens, study finds Experts in Birmingham s... read more

Apple discontinues the iPod after 20 years

It’s one of the most successful Apple products of all time, and revolutionised the way we listen to music. Now, Apple has announced it’s discontinu... read more

Ancient Romans’ answer to Roadchef? Archaeologists uncover 2,000-year-old roadside ‘service station’

The Ancient Roman equivalent of a roadside service station has been unearthed in Hertfordshire, along with a hoard of artefacts showing it was once a thriving ... read more

Seasonal flu may be a direct descendant of the 1918 ‘Spanish flu’

Seasonal flu virus may be a direct descendant of the 1918 ‘Spanish flu’ that caused a global pandemic and killed up to 100m people, study finds The ... read more

Is It Safe to Have Multiple Crypto Wallets?

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have captured the attention of many investors, traders, and speculators. Cryptocurrencies offer unique and unprecedented oppo... read more

The yellow brick road to Atlantis? Incredible rock formation spotted on ocean floor near Hawaii 

The ‘yellow brick road’ to Atlantis? Deep-sea researchers spot incredible rock formation while exploring the Pacific Ocean floor near Hawaii Deep-se... read more

Hurry! Last chance to shop the bestselling Kindle e-reader for under £50

Hurry! These Amazon device deals will be gone before you know it – last chance to shop the bestselling Kindle e-reader for under £50 By Zoe Griffin For M... read more

Rise of the OAT (old-age TikToker)! 7% of UK grandparents are now active on the video app

It’s often seen as an app for teenagers, but new research has revealed that TikTok is also gaining in popularity amongst the older generations. Seven per ... read more

Met Office says there’s a 50-50 chance world will warm by more than 2.7°F over five years 

Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there... read more

French engineers launch Cheezam app that uses AI to identify different cheeses from a single photo 

Brie-lliant news for cheese lovers! French engineers launch Cheezam app that uses AI to identify different cheeses from a single photo Cheezam was inspired by t... read more

Solar eruption could deliver a ‘glancing blow’ to Earth TODAY

Solar eruption could deliver a ‘glancing blow’ to Earth TODAY – sparking auroras and geomagnetic storms Solar eruption from the sun at weekend cou... read more

Covid lockdown made people more creative, study says

Whether it was doing the kitting or learning to play a new instrument, the Covid lockdown made people more creative, a new study says. Researchers in Paris have... read more

Cre/LoxP Reorganization System

Knockout mice serve as a powerful tool for genetic studies in in-vivo experiments. On the contrary, the systemic knockout mice can not be used for studying the... read more