2026-04-10 11:59:17 Scientists have discovered a brand‑new type of tarantula — and the males are already causing a stir thanks to their oversized reproductive gear. The spiders, now officially placed…
2026-04-10 11:33:25 A sea creature once hailed as the world’s oldest octopus has officially lost its title, after new research revealed the 300‑million‑year‑old fossil wasn’t an octopus in the first…
2026-04-09 13:06:47 Marriage could help protect against cancer, according to a major new study. Scientists found that people who never tie the knot are significantly more likely to develop the…
2026-04-09 12:59:15 A revolutionary one-off jab hailed as a potential “functional cure” for type 1 diabetes is set to be trialled in humans this year. The groundbreaking treatment could allow…
2026-04-09 12:02:47 A humble 5p coin has sold for a whopping 100 times its face value – thanks to a tiny minting mistake. The 2012 coin, featuring Queen Elizabeth –…
2026-04-08 13:19:54 Snoring may reveal hidden dangers to your heart. New research suggests it is not just having sleep apnoea that matters, but how much your symptoms fluctuate from night…
2026-04-08 13:15:00 A diabetes pill may mimic the effects of intense exercise. Researches believe that metformin – a common National Health Service (NHS) prescription used to treat type 2 diabetes…
2026-04-07 12:05:01 Fat jab and gastric band users are almost twice as likely to divorce their partners. Of the 12,531 married patients interviewed 14.4 per cent separated within six years…
2026-04-07 12:02:36 A woman claims to have a “superpower” memory because she “can’t forget anything”. Yasmin Omar, a teacher based in London, knows the birthdays of all the students she…
2026-04-07 12:00:34 Builders are packing artificial intelligence (AI) into their toolboxes. New research showed that one in five use the technology more than five times a day, with almost a…
