In a groundbreaking discovery, microplastics have been detected in ancient soil samples for the first time.…
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Are your TV habits keeping you up at night? Study links binge-watching to frequent night time urination
Does how much binge-watching you do have anything to do with how much you pee at…
Can ADHD traits actually have evolutionary benefits? New study reveals groundbreaking data
Researchers suggest that traits commonly associated with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), like distractibility and impulsivity,…
‘Terror beasts’: Scientists unearth 500 million year old ‘giant’ predator worms in Greenland
Most people get the ick from worms. These small, slimy creatures are no one’s favourite. But…
Love, hexes, and devilish forces: Researchers unearth ‘curse tablet,’ a symbol of jealousy in ancient times
Researchers in northern Germany have unearthed a ‘curse tablet,’ which is nothing short of a symbol…
‘Empathy with our closest living cousins’: Humans and apes share remarkable social memory traits, study finds
Apes have the astonishing ability to recognise long-lost companions, found new research. If you’re wondering why…
Your anxiety is lying to you! Saying ‘no’ to plans isn’t all that bad, finds study
Skipping that party you’re dreading may not be as bad as your anxiety is making it…
Mislabelled fossil reveals ‘truly surprising’ secrets from the time of dinosaurs
Can mislabelling things ever be good? Evidently yes. In Colombia, a mislabelled fossil has fascinated scientists.…
