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Antarctica ‘super vortex’ is speeding up due to climate change – and it could melt thousands of square miles of sea ice, study reveals

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

A massive vortex of ocean water encircling Antarctica, a swirling volume 100-times larger than all the world’s rivers combined, is getting faster ...

‘Barbie pigs’ and ‘unicumbers’ among several bizarre, new species discovered at proposed site for deep-sea mining site in the Pacific

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Between 13,000-16,000 feet under the sea, biodiversity researchers have raced to document whimsical, new marine life in advance of a green energy ...

The brain chip pioneers who paved the way for Elon Musk’s Neuralink: Brave patients have been getting devices implanted in their skulls SINCE 2006

Technology
Laura Adams

Elon Musk captured the imaginations of the world this week when he revealed one of the first volunteers to have his brain ...

New images of ‘devil comet’ are released ahead of its spectacular appearance in the night sky this month

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Stunning new images have been released of a ‘devil comet’ that is the size of Manhattan. The new pictures show the giant ...

‘Once in a lifetime’ comet larger than Mount Everest could become visible to the naked eye in the coming weeks – here’s how to see it

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Stargazers have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see a comet larger than Mount Everest whizzing through the sky this month.  Officially known as Comet ...

From SEMEN and breast milk to the heart and BRAIN: Scientists have found hormone-warping, cancer-causing microplastics in virtually EVERY part of our bodies

Health
Sarah Carter

Microplastics are invading nearly every cavity in the human body as scientists have detected the tiny particles in semen, breast milk and ...

Rise of the slaughterbots: AI drone designed to ‘hunt and kill people’ is built in just hours by scientists ‘for a game’

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Swarms of killer AI drones might sound like the plot of a dystopian science-fiction thriller.  But in a terrifying glimpse of the ...

Microplastics could raise your risk of a heart attack: Scientists discover tiny fragments inside more than 50% of plaques from clogged arteries

Health
Sarah Carter

Experts found plastic in 58% of patients having procedures to clear major artery Findings raise concerns microplastics increase risk of heart disease ...

Shocking graphic reveals the serious health issues gamers face if they spend just three hours a day hunched over their consoles – including eye strain, stiff wrists and ‘gamer neck’

Technology
Laura Adams

The idea of spending three hours hunched over a gaming console might sound like a dream for many avid gamers. But a ...

More than HALF of pet dogs are carrying antibiotic-resistant superbugs in their diarrhea that spreads easily to humans, study reveals

Health
Sarah Carter

More than half of pet dogs are harboring an antibiotic-resistant superbug that is easily transmitted to humans, a new study has revealed. ...