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Inside one of sailing's most iconic races: Daily Mail's SHIVALI BEST joins 800 boats battling it out in the Round the Island Race

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Mysterious object in NASA Mars photo ignites theories of extraterrestrial life on the Red Planet

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Five states chosen as nuclear dumping grounds as Trump's leaked plan is revealed

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Mysterious 'experimental explosion' detected off Florida coast sparks earthquake alert

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Tornado warning issued as powerful storms threaten 20 million in Northeast

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Scientists uncover terrifying way 'ultimate apex predator' tears out sharks' livers

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What really happened when the dinosaur-killing asteroid hit Earth: Worldwide fires incinerated most animals within HOURS - before a global winter wiped out any survivors, study finds

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Urgent warning to Claude AI users as HUNDREDS of chats are found publicly available online - here's how to check if your private conversations are affected

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Look up this week! TWO meteor showers will peak on the same night - with up to 30 shooting stars every hour

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Urgent warning as sharks move into unexpected US waters: See the popular beaches where predators are now lurking

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'I would be ashamed to have written any part of this': Odyssey translator BLASTS Christopher Nolan's blockbuster - and complains it lacks sex scenes

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Piecing together Pompeii's forgotten past: Archaeologists restore the ceiling of a banquet hall - revealing a fresco depicting the mythological union of Dionysus and Ariadne

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Earth's catastrophic cycle: Study reveals how our planet's biggest disasters strike every 27 million years - and it suggests we could be due one soon

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British chickens could be fuelling surge in bug linked to bowel cancer, study suggests

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How wildfire smoke could be putting YOUR heart at risk, even if it's HUNDREDS of miles away. Damage can start within days. These are the risks you must know

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Monster fire breaks out near Area 51 sparking theories of secret weapon testing

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Hunt for world's biggest mako shark uncovers monster that tops 13 feet off California coast

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The prehistoric 'mafia': 1.4 million-year-old footprints reveal our ancient relatives may have travelled in all-male gangs

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Antarctica's toxic time bomb: Melting ice is unleashing dangerous amounts of mercury trapped for hundreds of years, scientists warn

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The exact number of minutes of lost sleep that leads to weight gain

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Warning to US swimmers as experts reveal 'dinner bell' that drives bull sharks to attack humans

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Blackout fears erupt as 17 US states are placed under power emergency

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Millions told to check cars NOW over flaw that lets thieves steal vehicles in minutes

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An ancient biblical prophecy is unfolding in Dead Sea... and here's what it might mean

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Warnings issued as life-threatening waves up to 10ft are set to slam five US states TODAY

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Wallace & Gromit, eat your heart out! Self-dressing ROBOT puts your clothes on for you in just 10 seconds

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Plans for the world's first octopus 'megafarm' have been cancelled amid a flurry of ethical and environmental concerns.

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What is a fire cloud? Scientists blame little-known weather phenomenon for supercharging the wildfires blazing across France and Spain - as they warn the worst could be yet to come

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Stop buying flat-faced dogs! RSPCA reports a 3800% increase in French Bulldogs coming into its care over the last 10 years - as owners struggle to cope with the repercussions of their 'cute' features

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Gen Z are shunning alcohol...in favour of TEA: Survey finds youngsters prefer cuppas when preparing for important events

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Scientists develop a 'ghost font' that only humans can read - and it leaves even the most advanced AI bots baffled

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Sick of rotten raspberries and mouldy mushrooms? Microbiologist reveals how to make your fruit and veg last as long as six WEEKS

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Once isn't enough! Experts claim you should walk your dog FIVE times a day

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Modern life may be pushing human minds beyond their limits, study warns

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Mysterious white object that 'popped through the clouds' forces pilots to swerve midair: 'It scared the hell out of me'

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Hurricane Fausto will make direct hit on US, spaghetti models predict

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Urgent warning to brace for cyber apocalypse as expert reveals how rogue AI could devastate America in a single DAY

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Fears as ancient skin disease surges across Florida... and scientists zero in on 'southern delicacy' as unlikely culprit

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Cloud outage blamed for 'breaking the internet' after major websites went down

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Monster heat dome to roast US with dangerous temperatures hotter than the Sahara

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Alan Turing wasn't an awkward mathematician! Gay short story reveals he was also a fun, cheeky man who loved sex, experts say

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June heatwave cost the UK economy more than £1 BILLION, study claims

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Living up to their 'killer' reputation: The moment orcas smash a two-tonne fish into bite-sized baby food

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Stay indoors warnings issued in five US states TODAY as blood-penetrating toxins fill the air

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Car-sized great white shark weighing over 1,000lbs resurfaces off North American coast after vanishing for months

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How you could live to 190: Scientists discover the ultimate limit of the human lifespan

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Urgent evacuation warnings as Tropical Storm Bertha makes second landfall on US coast TODAY

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What could go wrong? Watch as two humanoid robots perform SURGERY on pigs - as scientists say humans could be next

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Firm hacked by rogue AI calls the attack 'a wake-up call' after ChatGPT maker OpenAI admits advanced bot broke containment during a security test

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Scientists claim parents need to potty train their children EARLIER - because nappies are bad for the environment

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Ancient Greek statue holding a 'laptop' fuels surge in claims that time travel is real

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Famed UFO insider issues chilling claim about the next phase of disclosure: 'A new chapter for humanity'

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Ditch the neck pillow! Emirates' new airplane seats feature 'side wings' that support your head and neck - and they're even available in economy

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NASA whistleblowers claim 'alien presence' is hidden in altered moon photos

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World's most narcissistic countries revealed... and America's shock ranking

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Scientists blame Gen Alpha for climate change! Research reveals teen diets drive the highest climate emissions

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Bertha slams into US coast as multiple states feel impact of life-threatening tropical storm

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See the shipwrecks of Shackleton and Scott like NEVER before: First ever full-sized scans could finally shed light on what happened on the ill-fated expeditions

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'Take cover now' warnings issued as tornadoes close in on millions in the Northeast

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Sea level rise could plunge 1.7 MILLION Brits underwater by 2300, scientists warn - so, is your home at risk?

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Time traveler claiming to be from the year 2045 delivers alarming predictions for the next four years

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Dark matter could resonate through a hidden FIFTH dimension, scientists claim

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Now that's what you call a cool idea! Japanese firms are selling 'fridges for humans' that chill you almost instantly - but they come at a hefty price

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Can YOU guess the team? Take the test to see if you can distinguish between the World Cup teams based on their signature pass clusters

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Millions told to brace for life-threatening conditions as Tropical Storm Bertha barrels toward US coast

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Cosmic gymnastics: Study reveals how our Milky Way once underwent a dramatic FLIP

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Super El Niño is EVOLVING: Models predict the terrifying climate pattern 'will persist into early 2027'

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MMAI! Watch the moment a robot is DECAPITATED during a brutal humanoid cage fight - yet keeps fighting

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Monster 20-foot great white named 'Big Rose' spotted as shark sightings surge 1,000% off US coast

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NASA helped me uncover proof that God exists... here's the simple formula that shows the Bible was right all along

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'Apocalypse Early Warning System' goes online to track billionaire jets fleeing before disaster strikes

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Toxins lurking in oceans now discovered to be airborne... posing dangerous health risk

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You're tying your shoelaces WRONG: Expert reveals a simple tweak to the 'around the tree' method which results in a more secure knot

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Multiple East Coast cities face tornado threat TOMORROW as dangerous storms take aim

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Urgent warning to brace for catastrophic 'Ring of Fire' disaster as global megaquake chain reaction sparks fears for MILLIONS in its path: 'Super overdue'

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Milk shortages loom across America after devastating cyberattack halts Fairlife production

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Tropical Storm Bertha to form near US coast in just HOURS as millions brace for direct hit

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Mutant raccoon roaming the streets of Seattle strikes fear in the heart of unsuspecting residents

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The science of a sub-four-minute mile: As Josh Kerr smashes the world record, experts reveal how the Scottish athlete's supershoes, 'speed suit', and strong stature helped him to make history

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Moon landing conspiracies are reignited online on the 57th anniversary of Apollo 11 - as experts reveal three pieces of evidence that prove NASA's lunar missions were real

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Super El Niño could spark a surge in SHARK attacks - as great whites venture beyond their natural habitats in search of cooler waters, scientists warn

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'Potentially hazardous' asteroid will be visible to 90% of Earth's population during an 'ultra close' flyby, new maps reveal

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Debunking the myth of the male warrior: Ancient Egyptian PRINCESSES were skilled hunters with bulging muscles, study finds

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Born to boogie? Babies can feel the beat from just three months old - but don't bust a move until their first birthday

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I worked for Apple. These secret iPhone tricks can save you from spending $1,000 on an upgrade... and the one fix that will make your device feel 'like brand new'

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Having a bad hair day? Scientist reveals the simple solution for frizzy, flat, or grey locks

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Revealed: How to beat a traffic jam, according to science - and why you should NEVER change lanes

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Toxic wildfire smoke grips America as THREE major US cities become the most dangerous places to breathe on Earth: Masks return, beaches close and millions put under health alerts

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It's not just sex! Scientists reveal the five surprising reasons dogs mount people, toys and each other

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The 'girl dad' effect: Fathers of daughters are more loving, supportive partners, study finds

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Is THIS why we haven't found aliens yet? Scientists claim extraterrestrial signals could be hiding on a different radio channel

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Once-in-a-century earthquake strikes Texas with shockwaves felt across multiple states

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Future of warfare? Creepy drone spins so fast it disappears before your eyes - and could be used to sneak up on the enemy

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Momentum Technologies, a tech company based in France , has unveiled a mobile pod that can fend off everything from bullets to bombings.

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This is the first image of a rare 'minimoon' that loops around the Earth like a dance partner.

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A biblical scholar was 'fired by the Vatican' for his interpretation of Scripture has revealed what he says is the true meaning of a frequently used word in the Holy Book.

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Arctic sea ice has plunged to a record low - with 'exceptionally' diminished levels this year, a new study has warned.

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The crisis pits one of America's wealthiest retreats against a booming industry that has generated vast fortunes for the elite.

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An investigative journalist who has helped bring secret UFO footage to the public has shared what he has learned from insiders about what the government isn't sharing.

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Suddenly hitting the wall when the race seemed to be going so well is a sensation many marathon runners will know and dread.

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A man claiming to have traveled more than a century into the future says he returned from the year 2118 with alarming predictions about the fate of humanity..

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Apple has issued a new warning to all iPhone users, alerting them to a fast-growing scam that is draining victims' bank accounts.

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Forget pre-workout shakes - all you might need to smash your next gym session is a whiff of chocolate.

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Experts from Northeastern University have built a new algorithm which measures and ranks World Cup games for their level of excitement.

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The new system, called ZOE, is capable of detecting both adults and children falling overboard from cruise ships within four seconds.

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A man claiming to have traveled hundreds of years into the future says he has returned with 'proof' and a chilling warning to humanity about their fate.

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Officials have issued health warnings to millions of Americans as lung-damaging air engulfs five US states on Tuesday.

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An unusual sighting in a NASA image has reignited speculation that something extraterrestrial once existed on Mars.

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Shocking details about a missing nuclear lab worker have tied him to futuristic research that has the power to change the world of computing as we know it.

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Archaeologists have made a breakthrough in the hunt for the Ark of the Covenant, which vanished from the biblical record before the Babylonian sack of Jerusalem in 586 BC.

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If you've ever groaned at the thought of wrestling a houseplant from one pot to another, those days could soon be over.

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Can you tell the difference between a real person and an image generated by artificial intelligence (AI)? According to a new study, it might be a lot harder than you think.

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New evidence tied to the missing Air Force general in New Mexico suggests the veteran officer was attempting to cut his ties to the Pentagon before he vanished without a trace.

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A forgotten manuscript preserved in a Polish library has revealed long-lost sermons in which St Augustine grappled with one of the Bible's most unsettling encounters.

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Early humans experienced a 'growth spurt' around two million years ago, making it easier for them to travel long distances, a new study has revealed.

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Human consciousness is one of the strangest and most stubbornly elusive phenomena in nature. Now, researchers have proposed a radical theory.

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An attorney for the family of missing nuclear lab worker Melissa Casias said shocking new evidence has been found that calls the entire police investigation into question.

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A major 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Mexico coast on Friday, triggering a tsunami threat for around one million people.

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With hot weather forecast this weekend, many Brits will be excited to fire up the BBQ. But before you light the coals, experts warn there are some foods you should never cook on there.

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Ancient records written nearly 2,000 years ago are being hailed as some of the strongest evidence yet that Jesus of Nazareth was a real person.

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Tropical storm Bertha is wreaking havoc across the US Gulf coast after it made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon.

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They're often seen as cringeworthy, but try not to roll your eyes at your dad's jokes too much this Father's Day. Research has revealed that your old man's gags are actually good for you.

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A humanoid robot was spotted begging for money on a street corner in China's Sichuan province last week.

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As the world faces the imminent threat of a Super El Niño, NASA satellites have revealed the ominous patterns behind this building weather pattern.

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The footage is believed to be the first ever captured of an adult great white shark in the Mediterranean Sea in his natural habitat.

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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, 67, explained how any alien visitor from another planet would likely look very different from humans and may not even share the same DNA structure.

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The history of an iconic British treasure could be rewritten after a tiny artefact was unearthed in a field in Kent.

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Millions are facing the threat of flash flooding today as severe storms target the Northeast during the World Cup.

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The FBI has issued a Public Service Announcement about a new scam stealing Outlook and Microsoft Teams accounts used by millions of Americans.

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Meta has come under fire after its data center contaminated a major US city's water system with a rare bacteria, months before the facility is set to go online.

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As Britain endures its third heatwave of the summer, many Brits will be worried about sunburn, sleep issues, and heatstroke. Now, experts have revealed a new cause for concern - snakes.

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Dangerous spores hidden in the ground are set to sweep across the US this summer, causing potentially fatal respiratory infections in several states.

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The new head of NASA confirmed that images which cannot be explained have been taken, and revealed plans to 'invade' other worlds throughout the cosmos.

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Every tree, flower and blade of grass will one day wither and die - and scientists now believe they have worked out when that bleak moment will arrive.

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The Trump administration on Friday released its fourth batch of never-before-seen UFO files, shedding new light on unexplained sightings investigated by the US.

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Many cat owners swear their furry friends always know exactly what they are thinking, but a new study suggests that this couldn't be further from the truth.

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Can you tell the difference between a real face and one generated by AI? According to a new study, it might be a lot harder than you think.

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The Milky Way is even bigger than we thought, a new study has revealed.

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On Wednesday, fans across England will hold their breaths as the Three Lions take on Argentina in the nail-biting World Cup semi final. So, does England have what it takes to win the game?

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It's known as one of the most remarkable summers of British history - but 1976's 30°C record has been broken, experts revealed.

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If you've ever accused your partner of not listening while they're busy doing something else, science may finally have your back.

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Richard Harrison, pharmacist at Asda, has revealed his top advice for treating different insect bites - and how to tell them apart.

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One of the ocean's eeriest creatures has emerged from the darkness. Scientists have captured the first ever footage of a rare species of barreleye fish alive in its natural habitat.

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While many of us spend all day looking down at them, they're easy to ignore. Dermatologists speaking to the Daily Mail have revealed the five subtle nail changes you should never ignore.

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A gigantic great white shark that disappeared near the East Coast three months ago has been spotted again as thousands of its fellow predators near US beaches.

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Is your dog obsessed with their tennis ball or tug rope? If so, your pet could have an unhealthy 'addiction' to their favourite toys, experts warn.

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