The sound of a seabird colony is overwhelming. The air is thick with kittiwakes, guillemots, razorbills and shags. Shrieks and calls ricochet down the cliffs and the rhythmic flap-flap of wings cuts … [+17362 chars]
Mosquitoes are even sneakier than we feared. Not only can they sniff out humans from far off but scientists have now shown that if you manage to block their apparatus for doing so, they have backup m… [+521 chars]
A new study has revealed links to breast cancer and low doses of a common chemical found in shampoos, soaps and other beauty products. Previous studies have linked parabens with the disease, but n… [+1888 chars]
Our umbrella review that revealed no links between serotonin and depression has caused shock waves among the general public, but has been dismissed as old news by psychiatric opinion leaders. This di… [+13191 chars]
Whether you're a sweet or savoury person is all in your genes, according to a study. Researchers have found our preference for foods from cheese to cake has more to do with our DNA than upbringing … [+6330 chars]
A shopper was shocked to find that the eggs she bought at the supermarket this week were 'wrinkled' - and questioned whether they were still safe to eat. 'I bought these eggs at Woolworths,' she cap… [+3114 chars]
The sound of a seabird colony is overwhelming. The air is thick with kittiwakes, guillemots, razorbills and shags. Shrieks and calls ricochet down the cliffs and the rhythmic flap-flap of wings cuts … [+17362 chars]
People with monkeypox are being urged to avoid contact with their pets after a pet dog tested positive for the tropical disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the first human-to-anim… [+14084 chars]
Whether you're a sweet or savoury person is all in your genes, according to a study. Researchers have found our preference for foods from cheese to cake has more to do with our DNA than upbringing … [+6330 chars]
People with monkeypox are being urged to avoid contact with their pets after a pet dog tested positive for the tropical disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the first human-to-anim… [+14084 chars]
Making simple dietary tweaks can help you sleep better, have more energy throughout the day, avoid headaches and boost your overall day-to-day health. Experts recommend foods such as nuts, salmon, f… [+15347 chars]
Scientists have discovered dozens of genes that are strongly linked to autism, in what could be a breakthrough. Researchers hope the more than 70 newly-identified genetic variants could pave the w… [+4157 chars]