Omega-3 supplements seem to slow down biological ageing
Taking a daily omega-3 supplement appears to slow down the rate of biological ageing by three months – and even…
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Ancient rocks boost case for mini ice age linked to fall of Rome
Unusual rocks on an Icelandic beach were dropped there by icebergs, adding to evidence that an unusually cool period preceded…
Pain relief from the placebo effect may not actually involve dopamine
Dopamine was long thought to play a part in the placebo effect for pain relief, but a new study is…
China is sending its Chang’e 6 spacecraft to the far side of the moon
If all goes well, the Chang’e 6 probe will be the first ever to land on the far side of…
Microplastics linked to a greater risk of heart attack and stroke
People with artery plaques containing microplastics were about four times as likely to have a heart attack or stroke as…
Exoplanet 40 light years from Earth may have right conditions for life
The planet TRAPPIST-1e lies in its star’s Goldilocks zone, where water remains liquid – and an analysis suggests it might…
Dogs pollute water with pesticides even weeks after flea treatment
When dogs given spot treatments for fleas go swimming, they release levels of pesticides dangerous to aquatic life for at…
Norovirus vaccine pill protects against winter vomiting bug
An oral vaccine reduced infection risk in a trial where people were deliberately exposed to high doses of norovirus, and…
Rethink of fossils hints dinosaurs still thrived before asteroid hit
The number of dinosaurs may have been stable before the asteroid impact, despite evidence that species were getting less diverse
Cattle used for cuddling therapy may prefer women over men
Cattle seem to be more willing to lick and accept food from women, and are more likely to act aggressively…