World's oldest cheese discovered in Chinese tomb
2024-09-26 14:15:18 The world’s oldest cheese has been found in an ancient Chinese tomb. The cheese is estimated to be 3,600 years old – eclipsing the previous record by 400…
'Mini-moon' to orbit Earth this autumn
2024-09-26 14:18:12 Earth will temporarily gain a second Moon this autumn. Scientists have confirmed that a small asteroid will be captured by our planet’s gravitational pull and will briefly become…
One in three children left short-sighted due to Covid and screen time
2024-09-26 15:00:25 A third of children have been left short-sighted due to coronavirus lockdowns and increased screen time. Data from five million kids in 50 countries shows that myopia was…
Astronaut Chris Hadfield to present never-before-seen space images on UK and Ireland tour
2024-09-26 16:00:06 Astronaut and space expert Chris Hadfield will present never-before-seen space images on his UK and Ireland tour in 2025. The acclaimed astronaut and spaceship will discuss the latest…
More than 6,000 'extinct' snails released back into French Polynesia wild
2024-09-27 16:02:11 Over 6,000 ‘extinct’ snails have been released back into the wild. Conservationists have found born-in-the-wild adult Partula tohiveana in French Polynesia, meaning that the precious molluscs have successfully…
Brushing teeth regularly protects against head and neck cancer
2024-09-27 16:05:05 Brushing your teeth regularly can reduce the danger of head and neck cancer. Research has established that high levels of bacteria linked to gum disease raise the risk…
Fearsome 'XL Bully' cats up for sale on the internet
2024-09-27 16:08:04 Fearsome “XL Bully” cats are up for sale on the internet. Animal welfare groups are concerned that the felines – a cross between the Bald and Dwarf breeds…
Weekend exercise reduces disease risk
2024-09-27 16:12:35 Exercising at the weekend reduces the risk of hundreds of diseases. A new study on 90,000 adults in the UK found that those who cram their physical activity…
Playing with dogs increases a child's 'love hormone'
2024-09-30 13:39:22 Children’s ‘love hormones’ surge when they play with dogs. Scientists have found that kids get a burst of the hormone called oxytocin when interacting with pooches. Oxytocin is…
Coca-Cola may have to change its name due to ancient Colombian tribe claim
2024-09-30 13:41:18 Coca-Cola could be forced into a name change by an ancient tribe. The indigenous Nasa people of Colombia say that they discovered the medicinal qualities of the coca…
