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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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
24 Feb 2024
Intuitive Machines' Odysseus spacecraft passes over the near side of the Moon following lunar orbit insertion
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

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
15 Feb 2024
Science

Women interpret emojis differently to men, research suggests

Age and culture also play a role in how emojis are perceived.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
12 Feb 2024