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Urgent need to better understand impact of lead exposure in wild mammals – study

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Children with lazy eyes higher risk of developing health conditions

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Archaeologists explore 'geophysical mysteries' of Sutton Hoo graveyard

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Experts reveal what to eat for breakfast to make you better looking

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Stone tools found in Ukraine could be from earliest humans in Europe

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Genetic mutation in 25% of Labradors hard-wires them for obesity – study

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There's a simple reason why we all board planes on the left-hand side

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Bumblebees can teach each other to solve puzzles, scientists find

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Archaeologists find rare pocket computer with ancient markings

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Experts say menopause is not a disease as symptoms warning issued

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Warning of hidden condition not getting enough sleep could cause

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Galway lecturer part of space research to shed new light on formation of planets

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'Nightmarish' sea lizard ruled the oceans during time of the dinosaurs

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Sweetened drinks linked to increased risk of irregular heartbeat – scientists

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The drinks that increase your risk of heart conditions revealed

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'Mini organs' grown from stem cells taken in late pregnancy

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Scientists grow 'mini organs' in stem cell breakthrough

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Mystery behind one of Earth's oldest desert sands revealed

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Scientists think they finally know why humans don't have tails

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Reason why orcas kill great white sharks revealed after attack

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Lone killer whale kills and eviscerates great white shark in 2 minutes

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Warning sign for Alzheimer's that happens years before other symptoms

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Daily fibre supplement improves older adults' brain function, study suggests

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Newly discovered sea slug species named after Indian president

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Photos show male humpbacks humping, hinting at homosexuality

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Sunken Spanish galleon from 1708 could be 'holy grail of shipwrecks'

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AI makes breakthrough discovery in battle to cure prostate cancer

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Calories on menus 'may prevent 9,000 heart disease deaths if implemented widely'

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UK needs 'flexible' vaccine capacity 'to lead globally in pandemic preparedness'

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Researchers able to make better artificial eyes using 3D printing – study

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Arctic doomsday vault gets sent sent record batch of seeds

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Tiny newly-discovered fish can make sounds as loud as pneumatic drill

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Mapping Earth's 'sky rivers' could improve predictions for heavy rain

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Strange new medusa jellyfish species discovered off Japan

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New method of squeezing apple juice could boost its health benefits – study

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Over 100 new species discovered on underwater mountain near Chile

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Shipwreck hunters in search for mythical galleon with hidden treasures

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Common shellfish supplement 'could ease age-related joint pain in big cats'

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Scientists discover proteins that can eat plastic

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Watch historic Moon landing as US clinches first touchdown in 50 years

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Two new rare Covid vaccine side effects revealed by global study

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Biggest snake species in the world discovered in Amazon rainforest

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Palaeontologists unveil secrets of 240-million-year-old Chinese dragon

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Palaeontologists unveil 240-million-year-old reptile likened to Chinese dragon

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Space telescope spies neutron star in supernova to solve mystery

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Scientists discover how bacteria pair up to boost their defence system

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Seaports hotspot for rare contagious cancer in mussels

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Scientists discover ideal temperature for all life on Earth

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Cosmic 'necklace' of stars may have formed after powerful black hole outburst

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Scientists discover secret to how the largest ever mammal sings

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Scientists discover secret to how baleen whales sing under water

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Study offers clues about the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome post infection

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Watch: World's biggest snake measuring 26ft-long found in Amazon

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ADHD may have emerged in humans as an evolutionary advantage

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The 'severed hand' revealing how Stone Age Brits spoke to each other

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Ancient wall found in sea may be Europe's 'oldest megastructure'

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Herpes infection may double dementia risk in older adults

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These birds score as high as primates in cognitive tests

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Tiny proteins 'hold promise' to treat Alzheimer's, scientists say

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Mushroom sprouting from live frog in India leaves scientists stunned

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Shipwreck hunters discovery at bottom of largest freshwater lake

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Why do some of the most educated people in America believe in UFOs?

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More people in US are dying from smoking drugs than injecting them

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New research discovers technique can boost sluggish sperm by 266%

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Scientists discover 'potent' breakthrough superbug killer drug

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Scientists discover new type of 'magic' magnet

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SpaceX launches rocket heading for first US moon landing in 52 years

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Journal retracts Chinese genetics studies over human rights concerns

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Vietnam war weapon may have had Alzheimer's-like effect on survivors

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