Published:Thursday | April 3, 2025 | 5:51 AMBANG Bizarre
A study in Canada saw 400 students and working-age adults download an app that blocked their smartphones' access to the Internet for two weeks, although they were still able to make calls and send texts. The participants completed surveys...
Published:Thursday | April 3, 2025 | 5:46 AMBANG Bizarre
Oncologist Professor Justin Stebbing has said the dairy product contains a bacteria called Bifidobacterium - which is believed to have an effect that stops tumours from forming - and it can reduce the risk by up to 20 per cent. However, he...
Published:Thursday | April 3, 2025 | 5:41 AMBANG Bizarre
Research has found that the "weekend warrior" approach is just as healthy as working out every single day. Data from 93,000 people in Britain found that exercising twice a week led to a significantly lower risk of premature death, heart...
Published:Thursday | April 3, 2025 | 5:25 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study saw a team from Cardiff University take blood samples from 184 people before they received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Those taking part were asked to complete a questionnaire designed to measure stress, anxiety, depression...
Published:Thursday | March 27, 2025 | 8:21 AMBANG Bizarre
Researchers have found that those who don't get enough shuteye at night were more likely to endorse unproven beliefs — including that the Earth is flat. Experts at the University of Nottingham, who tracked over 1,000 Brits for the study...
Published:Thursday | March 27, 2025 | 8:14 AMBANG Bizarre
A study by British Lion Eggs found 31 per cent of the Gen Zers have snubbed chocolate cake, and 25 per cent have distanced themselves from having a cup of tea with dairy milk and sugar—among other sweet snacks. Instead, this...
Published:Thursday | March 27, 2025 | 8:08 AMBANG Bizarre
An anti-ageing meat-flavoured tablet could extend the lifespans of pooches by at least a year and could be available on the market as soon as 2026. The pill is said to work on canines of all sizes and will make older dogs appear healthier and more...
Published:Thursday | March 27, 2025 | 7:54 AMBANG Bizarre
The virus, which has been identified by scientists in Sao Paulo and Ceara, shares alarming similarities with the killer Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)—lso known as camel flu. The World Health Organization says that camel flu is less...
Published:Thursday | March 27, 2025 | 7:47 AMBANG Bizarre
A study has revealed that runners' bodies digest fat when there are no carbohydrates from food available, and experts believe that it is harvested from areas of the brain, potentially affecting the organ's functions. Post-marathon MRI...
Published:Thursday | March 20, 2025 | 6:31 AMBANG Bizarre
Research has revealed that some of the world's leading artificial intelligence systems are unable to correctly interpret clock-hand positions or answer questions about calendar dates. A team at the University of Edinburgh tested numerous clock...
Published:Thursday | March 20, 2025 | 5:09 AMBANG Bizarre
A study of couples in Poland has found that men who have tied the knot are 3.2 times more likely to be obese than those who haven't said 'I do'. However, there was no such link for women regardless of their marital status. The research...
Published:Thursday | March 20, 2025 | 5:06 AMBANG Bizarre
Green tea contains "powerful" antioxidants that can help the liver metabolise alcohol, leading to a reduction in symptoms after consuming too much alcohol. Britsuperstore owner Richard Price said: "These antioxidants reduce the...
Published:Thursday | March 20, 2025 | 5:01 AMBANG Bizarre
Locking lips can lead to the spread of herpes simplex virus type one - which causes infections in or around the mouth - and a new study has looked into the potential impact of the condition. Research carried out by the University of Illinois found...
Published:Thursday | March 20, 2025 | 4:52 AMBANG Bizarre
Luteolin — a natural flavonoid found in various fruits, vegetables, and herbs — has been found to slow the process of greying hair. Researchers from Nagoya University in Japan found that it helps maintain the proper function of...
Published:Thursday | March 13, 2025 | 5:29 AMBANG Bizarre
Boffins from the University of Southern Denmark have been exploring whether ink from the body art can travel beyond the skin and into the immune system and think that it can harm the lymph nodes – the organs that fight off infection –...
Published:Thursday | March 13, 2025 | 5:25 AMBANG Bizarre
Ministers have warned that the day when artificial intelligence (AI) outsmarts people, which has been dubbed AGI 2026, is looming ever closer. It is defined by the tech organisation OpenAI as a "highly autonomous system that outperforms...
Published:Thursday | March 13, 2025 | 5:21 AMBANG Bizarre
The heart-wrenching sounds from tracks such as Neil Young's Only Love Can Break Your Heart can actually help lift spirits because they act as a sympathetic friend during times of trouble. Eric Clarke, a University of Oxford music professor,...
Published:Thursday | March 13, 2025 | 5:18 AMBANG Bizarre
In a landmark study, scientists from the University of Aberystwyth assessed the ability of three animals - goats, sheep and alpacas - to process information. The experts analysed their ability to understand that objects still exist when they are...
Published:Thursday | March 13, 2025 | 5:11 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study from the University of Bristol has found that kids who regularly eat seafood are likely to be friendlier than those who do not. Experts say that fish is a plentiful source of omega-3 fatty acids, selenium and iodine, which are thought...
Published:Thursday | March 6, 2025 | 8:05 AMBANG Bizarre
A new study has found that those who spend up to two hours longer snoozing at weekends may halve their danger of suffering from the depression. The additional sleep is particularly good for men between the ages of 40 and 60, who are unlikely to get...
Published:Thursday | March 6, 2025 | 8:01 AMBANG Bizarre
Researchers observed the rodents battling to revive their stricken companions who had been drugged and knocked out. The mice pawed, licked, and cleared the airways of their peers in behaviour that was very similar to first aid protocols adopted by...
Published:Thursday | March 6, 2025 | 7:48 AMBANG Bizarre
Scientists have said a spoonful of microplastics and nanoplastics have been found in human brain tissue, and it has been linked to dementia, which is a degenerative condition - which causes a decline in thinking, memory, and reasoning skills....
Published:Thursday | March 6, 2025 | 7:41 AMBANG Bizarre
Those who were born between 1997 and 2012 fear them because they give off a "stern or abrupt" tone. With this, they feel it does not align with "Gen Z's values". They tend to embrace lower-case letters because they feel...
Published:Thursday | March 6, 2025 | 7:31 AMBANG Bizarre
The devices are up to 90 per cent accurate at using early markers to predict when the wearer will suffer from COVID or flu, and experts think that reacting to these signifiers could dramatically reduce the unintentional spread of illnesses....
Published:Thursday | February 27, 2025 | 5:18 AMBANG Bizarre
The technology firm Craic Health has secured funding for its social prescribing scheme that uses comedy-based interventions, including stand-up shows and workshops, to help those who are isolated and vulnerable. The work is supported by Labour MP...