Man gets caught smuggling snakes into China down his trousers
2024-07-10 15:46:58 A man has been caught trying to smuggle over 100 live snakes into mainland China by stuffing them down his trousers. Officers stopped the unnamed traveller as he…
Ozempic and Wegovy linked to blindness-causing condition
2024-07-11 13:47:12 Weight-loss jabs Ozempic and Wegovy are linked to an eye condition that causes blindness. A new study found those with diabetes who were prescribed semaglutide were over four…
Japanese politicians introduce a law telling people to laugh once per day
2024-07-11 13:52:15 Japanese politicians have implemented a law telling citizens to laugh once a day to reduce their risk of suffering a heart attack. The legislation was passed by members…
Night owls have superior brain function to early risers
2024-07-11 14:04:06 Night owls are mentally sharper than morning people. A new study has found that adults who prefer being up late in the evening are more adept at cognitive…
Christmas comes around quicker every year
2024-07-11 15:07:39 Christmas really does come around quicker each year. People who get excited about the festive celebrations and those who forget to make plans are more likely to find…
Office gossips aren't trusted to do their jobs
2024-07-12 12:11:17 Office gossips are seen as less competent at their jobs. A new study has found that those who love chatting about workplace matters were more likely to be…
Scientists move closer to reviving woolly mammoth
2024-07-12 13:11:39 Scientists have taken a huge step towards bringing the woolly mammoth back to life. A group of international experts have been able to successfully reconstruct the chromosomes of…
Narcissism declines as people get older
2024-07-12 14:05:10 Narcissism decreases with age. Analysis by researchers at the University of Bern have found that young people are more likely to be self-absorbed, although the trait mellows with…
City seagulls would rather eat seafood than human snacks
2024-07-12 15:06:42 Seagulls in the city would rather eat seafood than ice cream. New research has found that seagull chicks who have been raised on an ‘urban’ diet still opt…
Country walks boost your mood, experts find
2024-07-15 16:34:40 Having a walk in the countryside can stop time from rushing by and lower levels of depression, stress and anxiety. A study conducted by scientists at Carleton University,…
