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Wearing right sports bra may increase running performance, study sug...

Greater breast support during running is associated with increased knee joint stiffness, which is linked to improved performance, researchers found.

Scientists may finally have answer to how chromosomes get their X-sh...

They believe a protein called SGO1 may play a role.

Test may predict decline in memory before symptoms appear, research...

The memory test may be able to identify the risk of developing cognitive impairment years later.

Fossils reveal link between dinosaurs and beetles which fed on feath...

Researchers studied amber containing the shed skin of beetle larvae tightly surrounded by portions of downy feathers from dinosaurs.

Scientists poke hibernating bears to discover secrets of blood clots

The findings could lead to new medicines to help people who have inherited blood-clotting disorders, researchers say.

Flash droughts ‘becoming new normal amid climate change’

The research published in the journal Science says that flash droughts can develop into severe droughts within a few weeks.

Dairy ‘helped ancient Tibetans thrive in one of Earth’s most harsh e...

The data suggests dairy products were consumed by individuals of all ages across diverse populations.

Playing sport against robots makes human brain work harder, research...

Brain scans taken during table tennis matches reveal differences in how players respond to human versus machine opponents.

Plants make popping noises when stressed – scientists

Human ears cannot hear them, but other plants or animals might.

World’s first artificial meteor shower getting ready for launch

The celestial light show was due to take place in 2020 but a malfunction in one of the satellites meant it had to be delayed.

Old Master artists ‘used egg yolk in their paint to overcome humidit...

Proteins have previously been detected in many of their paintings.

Patients with rare genetic conditions to receive ‘pioneering’ new NH...

‘Hundreds of children and adults will see inherited white matter disorders specialists and get a genetic diagnosis sooner,’ an NHS boss said.

‘Time to get a real job’ verified users joke as Twitter axes legacy...

Accounts will have to subscribe to Twitter Blue to keep their verification.

Scientists reveal how deceptive daisy creates ‘fake lady flies’ to a...

Gorteria diffusa is the only daisy known to develop structures on its petals that look like female flies.

Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of breast cance...

But experts suggest the benefits of taking the contraceptives may outweigh the risk of taking the pill.

Sleep quality more important than duration for healthy and happy lif...

Quality of life was measured using five parameters: life satisfaction, wellbeing, happiness, subjective health and work stress.

Why did Silicon Valley Bank collapse and are other lenders at risk?

What was SVB, why did it collapse and what is the impact in the UK? The PA news agency examines these questions.

E-scooter firm launches refurbishment programme to cut carbon emissi...

Refurbishing e-scooters instead of manufacturing and transporting new ones will reduce carbon emissions by nearly half, according to Dott.

Uber offers drivers free childcare

Opportunities for the highest earnings are usually at weekends and evenings, but childcare commitments prevent some parents from working then.

Meeting climate targets could reduce flood damage by a fifth, study...

The cost of flooding in the UK could rise by 13-23% if carbon emissions are not slashed globally, researchers said.