Science Focus

A flesh-eating parasite has almost reached the US border. Should we be worried?

A deadly fly once wiped out across North America has resurfaced in northern Mexico – and it’s creeping ever closer to the US ...
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There's a 'critical' design flaw in women's running shoes, warn scientists

“Most so-called women’s running shoes aren’t truly designed for women,” first author of the study Dr Chris Napier – assistant ...
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Why living near a golf course could double your Parkinson's risk

To ask about the health benefits of moving nearer a golf course has the whiff of someone desperately trying to use scientific research to convince their partner that living next to Gleneagles is a ...
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Here’s what curved nails and bulbous fingertips could mean for your health

Clubbed fingers – where the tips become bulbous and nails curve downward – can be a subtle sign of underlying disease. They can be associated with low oxygen levels in the blood over time. While heart ...
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Here's the skincare advice collagen experts wish more people knew

At each stage in our lives, we dwell in a certain corner of social media – and the 40-plus mums around the table at my Friday morning coffee club are no exception. Our feeds, once filled with ...
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What your annoying eyelid twitch means – and how to stop it

That annoying flicker in your eyelid? It’s usually nothing to worry about. Known as myokymia, this harmless twitch is linked to tiredness, stress, caffeine or screen time. Sometimes women wonder if it ...
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31 jaw-dropping space photos that will change how you see the Universe

The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) has fascinated stargazers for millennia – but now we can see it as never before. From the crystal-clear skies above the AstroCamp Observatory in Nerpio, Spain, three ...
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Scientists are now seriously asking if humans were seeded by aliens. Here's why

Where did life on Earth begin? That sounds like a relatively straightforward question. Surely on Earth began... well, on Earth, right? We know this planet had the right conditions for life to arise, ...
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These are science’s boldest ideas to cool our heating planet

Human life is facing one of the biggest challenges in its history. Rampant climate change, driven by industrial activity, threatens our entire civilisation. The destabilised currents, intensifying ...
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What you're getting wrong about hydration (and how much is really enough)

At the risk of stating the obvious, hydration is thirsty work right now. Perhaps you’ve noticed the endless TikTok videos on the subject. Or the sports drinks flooding the market, promising ...
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This 'Doomsday Glacier' is melting faster than anyone thought. Now Earth's biggest cities are in danger

For scientists studying Thwaites glacier on the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, life is as remote as it gets. On a still, cloudy day, it’s white in every direction, completely silent, and you can only get a ...