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Daily science news with breaking updates on the latest scientific research, interesting technology breakthroughs, new discoveries and how today's science headlines affect you. Brought to you from the team behind BBC Science Focus magazine.
‘It’s completely out of control’: Scientists warn bird flu could spark a human pandemic in 2026
Bird flu has been rampaging through wildlife and farm animals worldwide. Will it make the long-feared jump to people?
Men’s brains may age faster than women’s, suggests major new study
Brain ageing is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease
Virtual reality farming is set to reshape your food supply forever
This is the future of agriculture, where headsets replace muddy boots and cows chill in the Metaverse
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This newly discovered spiderweb stretches across two countries – and holds 100,000 creatures
Spiders don’t normally create such large colonies, so no need to fear finding one in your basement
A daily dose of cheese could reduce your dementia risk, study finds
Cheese could be gouda for your brain? You better brie-leve it
Swearing could give you a hidden physical edge, study finds
Cursing isn't just when you stub your toe or get road rage. Science says it can boost your physical performance
New study reveals salt to blame for missing mega-herbivores
Elephants, rhinos and giraffes might be limited by the availability of this kitchen ingredient
This ‘digital brain’ could soon simulate ethically forbidden experiments
This very complicated computer model was designed to help teach us about our own brains
How to beat social anxiety and actually enjoy your office Christmas party
A festive survival guide for those who’d rather hibernate
This is the easiest natural way to improve your skin, suggests study
A new study has shown that eating more of an essential nutrient can improve collagen production and skin health
Major ‘megafires’ are now primed to ignite across the US. All it needs is a spark
The US is a tinderbox, just waiting to go up in flames
Humans are absolutely terrible at reading dog emotions, study finds
Our emotions can play a big part in how we respond to our furry friends – but not in the way you might think
Massive volcanic eruptions may have actually caused the Black Death
New research suggests that a combination of volcanic activity, cold summers and famine brought the deadly plague to Europe
A dementia vaccine could be real, and some of us have taken it without knowing
Getting vaccinated against shingles could protect you from getting dementia, or slow the progression of the disease, says a new study
Most people with high-cholesterol gene don't know they have it, warns study
Researchers issue new warning over overlooked high cholesterol condition
A mysterious glow surrounding the Milky Way could be first evidence of dark matter
The hunt for the Universe’s most enigmatic material may be over
Our global protein supply is under threat. These genius new farming methods could be the answer
Forget muddy boots… the future of farming is virtual
3,000-year-old map of the Universe discovered at ancient Mayan site
An ancient Maya structure was likely built around communal astronomical observations – but the identity of a mysterious woman is still unknown
Scientists may have just found a new way to hunt for aliens
A brand new technique is uncovering Earth’s oldest secrets, and could soon be turned to the stars
Grey hairs grow when your body shuts down cancer-prone cells, study suggests
Rather than a depressing sign of ageing, our grey hairs are battle scars in our body's war against cancer
This magnet-powered micro-robot could soon swim through your bloodstream
It's steered using magnetics, like a tiny remote-controlled bubble zooming through your bloodstream
Japanese people still aren’t having sex. And nobody knows why
Around 1 in 10 Japanese people reach their 30s without ever having had sex
Forever chemicals are altering the DNA of unhatched ducklings, study finds
Forever chemicals, or PFAS, take a really long time to break down naturally and they’re everywhere
A new one-time treatment could wipe out high cholesterol forever
A one-off therapy could be our greatest weapon in the fight against heart disease