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New theory could finally make ‘quantum gravity’ a reality – and prove Einstein wrong
A united Theory of Everything is the 'Holy Grail of physics'
A daily helping of this common pantry staple may lower your cholesterol, study finds
Beans, beans, good for your heart (you know the rest)
A 100 ft 'mega tsunami' could hit the US at any moment. And that’s only the beginning
This could be the biggest disaster in US history, and it just got a whole lot worse
Drinking sugar (even in juice) is more unhealthy than eating it, study claims
Not all sugars are equal when it comes to our diabetes risk
6 brutal hurricanes could soon hit the US. Here's what that means
Deepening ocean heat, shifting Pacific patterns and atmospheric quirks are lining up to fuel a busy Atlantic storm season – and some of the fiercest hurricanes may strike late in the year
These extremely rare videos show sharks feeding together
Two different species of shark peacefully nom on their decaying lunch
Humpback whales keep bumping into things because they're shortsighted, claims study
The whales can't make out fine details until they're up close and personal
A vast hidden energy source is lurking beneath the US
It could meet 10 per cent of the country’s energy demand
Scientists finally solve bizarre 40-year-old sea monster mystery
This creature was unlike anything scientists had seen before. Now we know what it was
Common vitamin supplement could slow ageing, study suggests
Taking the common vitamin helped protect cells from declining
Only one country in the world produces all the food it needs, study finds
The others are vulnerable to the effects of war, natural disasters and trade disputes on their food supply
Infrared contact lenses let people see in the dark – or with their eyes closed
They could even let colour blind people see more clearly in the future
17 simple ways to lower your risk of stroke, dementia and depression all at once
Think of this like a menu for a long, healthy and happy life
The mystery of lightning may finally be solved
Intense bursts of radiation – usually spotted during explosions in space – may be caused by two charged pathways joining
‘This is revolutionary!’: Breakthrough cholesterol treatment can cut levels by 69% after one dose
The future of heart attack prevention could be as easy as a single injection
All humans emit subtle light until they die, study suggests
You are glowing – no, really
Here’s what actually shapes your prostate cancer risk
Joe Biden’s diagnosis with aggressive prostate cancer has sparked a fresh wave of concern – and confusion. This is what the science really says
The mystery of this 10,000-dinosaur graveyard may have just been solved
Buried in the forests of Alberta, Canada, lies one of the densest dinosaur bone beds ever found
Something very strange is happening inside the Moon: 'Our team was genuinely puzzled'
Scientists have long wondered why the two sides of the Moon look so different. Now we know why
Vegetarians react to eating meat like they would to eating poop, study suggests
Thanks, science
Ginger cats are genetic freaks, confirms science
On top of being certified agents of chaos, orange cats are now officially DNA weirdos
We may finally know what happened to the missing water on Mars
A new study may have uncovered the Red Planet’s long-lost water – and a fresh lead in the search for life
This is what your memory says about your creativity
A details-oriented memory could signal a more creative mind
Here's what your nationality says about your sleep needs
Some scientists are arguing that sleep recommendations should be adjusted to suit cultural norms