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Science
Scientists amazed as zoo elephant uses water hose to shower herself
Mary, an Asian elephant at Berlin Zoo, has been dubbed ‘the queen of showering’.
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Nilima Marshall
10 Nov 2024
Science
More than a billion people in the world living with obesity – analysis
It is now the most common form of malnutrition in many countries, researchers say.
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Nilima Marshall
29 Feb 2024
Science
Calories on menus ‘may prevent 9,000 heart disease deaths if implemented widely’
Scientists said their results emphasise the need for the Government to consider extending mandatory calorie labelling to all food businesses.
By
Nilima Marshall
29 Feb 2024
Science
Covid-19 may have small but lasting impact on brain function, study suggests
Researchers said monitoring the long-term clinical and cognitive consequences of the pandemic is important.
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Nilima Marshall
28 Feb 2024
Science
‘Mothballing’ Oxfordshire vaccine centre a mistake, former adviser says
The vaccine manufacturing and innovation centre was sold to US drugs firm Catelant in 2022.
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Nilima Marshall
28 Feb 2024
Science
UK needs ‘flexible’ vaccine capacity ‘to lead globally in pandemic preparedness’
The recommendations by Dr Clive Dix also include the creation of a National Vaccines Agency.
By
Nilima Marshall
28 Feb 2024
UK
Common shellfish supplement ‘could ease age-related joint pain in big cats’
Captive felines are vulnerable to musculoskeletal diseases such as osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease, researchers say.
By
Nilima Marshall
24 Feb 2024
World
Odysseus becomes first private spacecraft to land on the Moon
The lunar lander touched down on the Moon’s south pole region at 23.23pm UK time on Thursday
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Nilima Marshall
23 Feb 2024
Science
Odysseus spacecraft hours away from attempting Moon landing
The privately owned lander, built by Intuitive Machines, blasted off last week from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
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Nilima Marshall
22 Feb 2024
Science
Cosmic ‘necklace’ of stars may have formed after powerful black hole outburst
The intergalactic bling was first discovered in 2014 using Nasa’s Hubble Space Telescope.
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Nilima Marshall
21 Feb 2024
Science
Scientists discover secret to how baleen whales sing under water
The creatures cannot escape the noise humans make in the oceans, and better regulation is needed, researchers warn.
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Nilima Marshall
21 Feb 2024
Science
Women benefit more from regular exercise than men – research
Even when both get the same amount of physical activity, the risk of premature death is lower for women, scientists say.
By
Nilima Marshall
19 Feb 2024
UK
Remains of ancient reptile found in Italian alps are mostly fake, scientists say
The material thought to be well-preserved, ancient soft tissue is, in fact, just black paint, the researchers said.
By
Nilima Marshall
16 Feb 2024
Science
Soil microbes may hold the secret to a better-tasting cup of tea, scientists say
Researchers in China say the secret to brewing a delicious pot of tea may lie in a collection of microbes found on the roots of tea plants.
By
Nilima Marshall
15 Feb 2024
UK
Secret to why grey squirrels outcompete reds may lie in gut bacteria – study
The findings could also explain their destructive bark stripping behaviour, researchers say.
By
Nilima Marshall
15 Feb 2024
Science
Women interpret emojis differently to men, research suggests
Age and culture also play a role in how emojis are perceived.
By
Nilima Marshall
14 Feb 2024
Science
Scientists grow beef cells in rice for first time
The cultured beef rice provides animal nutrients with eight times less greenhouse gas emissions compared to beef, according to researchers.
By
Nilima Marshall
14 Feb 2024
Science
Intuitive Machines’ private Moon mission delayed due to fuel issues
The next launch window for the Odysseus lander is now set for no earlier than February 15 at 6.05am UK time.
By
Nilima Marshall
14 Feb 2024
UK
Apes like to playfully tease each other, scientists find
The researchers said their work could provide clues to as to how humour evolved in humans.
By
Nilima Marshall
14 Feb 2024
Science
Proteins in blood can predict dementia 15 years before diagnosis – study
Experts say further studies are needed to understand how these tests can work in real-world settings.
By
Nilima Marshall
12 Feb 2024
Science
Second US company prepares to make Moon history after Peregrine’s fiery demise
Intuitive Machines’ Odysseus lander is ready to blast off from Cape Canaveral on Valentine’s Day.
By
Nilima Marshall
12 Feb 2024
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