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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.

Yes, your dog could really be addicted to their ball, says new study

'Ball junkies' are hooked on their toys
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Only 1% of the world is eating a healthy and sustainable diet, major report finds

Eating healthier diets could transform the food system to be kinder on the planet and improve human lives around the globe
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This simple diet swap could help you lose weight without trying, study claims

Participants who mixed up their protein sources lost weight and improved their cholesterol, without restricting their calories
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This ‘rogue’ planet is now the fastest-growing world we've ever seen

It might be a planet, but it’s growing up more like star
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We finally know why men don’t live as long as women, say scientists

Males that spend less energy on sex and more on raising their children tend to live longer
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The hidden trigger behind Parkinson’s has finally been spotted

The findings mark a major advancement in our understanding of the world’s fastest-growing neurological disease
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Your brain runs on autopilot most of the time. Here’s how to take back control

A new study has found that habits rule our daily lives, and yet they may be the key to achieving our goals
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Our Universe could be trapped inside a black hole with no way out

It's black holes all the way down
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Somehow, Earth's ancient core froze solid. Now we finally know why

When it comes to understanding how the planet's core cooled, carbon is the key
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These strange markings are the 'clearest sign' of aliens on Mars, say NASA

Huge news for fans of space and David Bowie alike
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Here's what Trump's space strategy means for future Mars landings

The American president wants boots on the Moon and eyes on Mars – but his budget aims to slash NASA’s funding by nearly a quarter
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Long-distance runners may face higher colon cancer risk, early findings suggest

Running is overwhelmingly good for your health. But can you take it too far?
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The Amazon is drying at an alarming pace – and nearing a devastating tipping point

Dwindling rainfall has put the region under even more strain
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Timing your breakfast right may help you live longer, major study suggests

A new study has found a link between the time adults eat their breakfast and their risk of premature death
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Groundbreaking video captures hidden moment of human fertility

Observing the crucial step in human development could help improve fertility
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Taking common vitamin D supplement may actually lower your levels of vitamin D3

Yes, you read that right
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Most of us are overeating protein... and it’s driving up fat levels

We're likely over-consuming the world's most profitable nutrient – and it’s wrecking our waistlines.
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We may soon know how to stop dogs ageing, and humans could be next

Cutting-edge anti-ageing advances could extend your dog’s lifespan – and help sniff out the secrets to human longevity too
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This strange skull has completely baffled scientists for 60 years – until now

The Petralona skull was discovered in Greece in 1960, yet who this person was or when they lived has remained a mystery
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Artificial sweeteners may speed up brain ageing, study claims

Many of these sweeteners appear in diet sodas
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Here’s why scrolling on the toilet is a really bad idea

It’s not just unhygienic to scroll while pooping
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What your spatial awareness reveals about your dementia risk

Difficulties with navigation could reveal the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease – long before memory loss becomes apparent
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Carbon storage may be 10 times less effective at fighting climate change than we thought

We may not be able to rely on carbon capture to get us out of the climate crisis
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An ancient tooth is reshaping what we know about Stonehenge

A single prehistoric cow tooth has revealed that Stonehenge’s builders may have brought more than just giant stones from Wales
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