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Should I keep my car keys in a faraday box?

Car thieves are coming up with new ways to steal keyless vehicles, could keeping your fob in a faraday box stop your car from being stolen?
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Time might not exist – and we're starting to understand why

The closer we look at time, the stranger it gets
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Are breakfast cereals actually healthy?

While some breakfast cereals deliver little more than sugar, others can be a vital source of vitamins and minerals
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Ian Taylor looks ahead while sat on a train, he has a white Parasym Nurosym clipped into his left ear.

I zapped my vagus nerve every day for a month to fight anxiety. Here's what happened

Can a wearable neuromodulation device that delivers small electric shocks banish anxiety?
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Astronaut holding up a burger

Do any foods taste better in space?

How does food taste in space? Bland, say astronauts on the International Space Station
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Bust-shot of a person listening to music through wireless headphones, their eyes are closed and they are enjoying the moment

Can noise-cancelling headphones damage my ears?

Noise-cancelling headphones can help us listen to the music we love at lower volumes, but do they cause any damage to our hearing?
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A happy dog lying on a bed

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
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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
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A lizard pushing a shopping trolley while yelling at a person

The 'lizard brain' lie: How neuroscience demolished the greatest mind myth

Feeling angry? That's not your lizard brain kicking in.
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A man coughing into his hand

Tuberculosis rates are rising. Here's who's most at risk

The number of people with the world’s deadliest infection is climbing in the UK and US. Why is tuberculosis returning and how do we fight back?
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Illustration of a watch with a matchstick slowly burning down.

5 surprising, science-backed ways to finally feel less time-starved

Feeling time poor isn’t an inescapable part of today’s world. It’s possible to reclaim lost hours and finally feel in control of your day.
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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
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11 surprisingly simple, expert-backed fixes for dramatically better sleep

Everyone has trouble sleeping from time to time, even sleep scientists
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4 key numbers that could reshape the ‘masculinity crisis’ debate

Are gender-equality gains coming at men’s expense, as some claim? The data tells a more complex story
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A boy and his dog in a loving embrace.

How should you talk to someone who has just lost a pet?

Just as with human bereavement, losing a pet can cause intense grief
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Ron Mikulaco, left, and his nephew, Brad Fernandez, examine a crack caused by an earthquake on highway 178

Massive climate-induced earthquakes are brewing beneath our biggest cities. Are we prepared?

Climate change isn’t just warming the planet; it’s shaking Earth’s foundations
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A woman wakes up scared in the middle of the night after a nightmare, and holds her duvet up to her face

I keep having nightmares. Should I be worried?

Some recent research has made headlines by linking frequent nightmares to an increased risk of dementia. Should we be worried?
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How does the timing of puberty affect a person's long-term health?

New research suggests that the timing of your puberty may affect your long-term health, including heart disease, diabetes and asthma
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The surface of the sea

Was the sea always blue?

Several billion years ago, tiny little creatures may have changed the colour of the ocean
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Does my internet speed affect my health?

Bytes don't spread diseases, but they do seem to be linked with your health
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Brown eyes of an adult woman with pathology of cholesterol plaques and drooping eyelid

Most people with high-cholesterol gene don't know they have it, warns study

Researchers issue new warning over overlooked high cholesterol condition
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Could a virus change my DNA?

Viruses make up around eight per cent of your DNA
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Photo of a Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaengliae) breaching on summer day.

How much of the ocean is just whale pee?

Whale pee is more important to the ocean than you might think. How important? Urine for a shock
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