Science
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Why are some of the most educated people in America now believing in UFOs?
In the twilight hours one August morning, a sheriff’s deputy on night patrol in the US state of Minnesota was…
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Playing music throughout life linked to improved brain health in old age
Playing a musical instrument throughout life is linked with improved brain health in older age, according to a new study…
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Parrots spotted using their beaks to swing across branches like monkeys for first time
Scientists have documented for the first time parrots using their beaks to swing across the underside of branches like monkeys…
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Scots urged to apply for grants worth up to £450,000 to fund research
Businesses, academics and researchers in Scotland are being encouraged to apply for grants worth up to £450,000. Ministers are keen…
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Robots created to assist elderly in hospitals pass testing phase patients
Robots created to help in healthcare environments have been tested successfully by experts. The Spring (Socially Assistive Robots in Gerontological…
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Playing music throughout life associated with sharper brain in older age – study
Playing music throughout life is associated with better memory and thinking skills in older age, researchers have said. Scientists at…
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Energy drinks may cause mental illness in children, scientists warn
Energy drinks are linked with an increased risk of psychological illnesses in children, including anxiety, stress, depression as well as…
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Breakthrough gene therapy treatment restores hearing in children born deaf
A breakthrough gene therapy treatment in China has restored hearing in several children born with inherited deafness, an advance that…
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Skeletons found in 1,000-year-old grave with rings around neck and buckets on feet
A 1,000-year-old cemetery was unearthed with skeletons discovered buried with rings around their necks and buckets on their feet. The…
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Scientists set to reveal if Doomsday Clock is any closer to midnight
Scientists are due to announce if the world is any nearer ending when they reveal if the Doomsday Clock has…
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