The first photos have been taken of the UK's only Chilean flamingo chick, born just five days ago. The young "flamingling" ...

A medieval literary puzzle that has confounded scholars for 130 years has finally been solved. Cambridge University experts now believe the Song of Wade - a long-lost work which dates back to ...

Walking just slightly faster helps older people stay active for longer, according to new research. Taking just 14 steps per minute more than their usual pace led to "meaningful" improvements in ...

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Playing a musical instrument slows the aging process, according to a new study. Older musicians showed a "youthful" pattern of brain activity during speech perception tests. Scientists say the ...

A new survey has found one in five are secretly using AI at work, even when there's no official policy for it. And for many, it's paying off. According to the poll of 1,000 American business owners, ...

Photographer Ben Alldridge used specialized UV-sensitive techniques to capture an image of the Eastern Quoll biofluorescing ...

(Photo by Ron Lach via Pexels) By Stephen Beech The "love hormone" oxytocin could be used to treat millions of women suffering from disrupted sleep, suggests new research. It may reduce mood changes ...

New sensor tells you when it’s time for a drink of water Data collected by the sensor is wirelessly transmitted to a smartphone, allowing users to monitor their hydration levels.

Watching other people tuck into tasty food may trigger overeating, suggests new research. Seeing others enjoying a good feed can bring about binge eating - even in the absence of hunger, according to ...

Most Americans want to reduce their environmental impact and many are taking it a step further by practicing green living this summer, according to a recent survey. In the poll of 2,000 American ...

Study claims airports like JFK may be revealing Earth to aliens Scientists say worldwide aviation hubs give off clues to our existence.