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Having only boys or girls sometimes runs in the family. Here's why

There's more that goes into what sex a child will be than just chance
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This 'Doomsday Glacier' is melting faster than anyone thought. Now Earth's biggest cities are in danger

Antarctic expeditions and outlandish geoengineering schemes hope to slow sea level rise... but it might be too late
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Yellowstone eruption: This is how a supervolcano explosion will unfold

Fresh clues beneath one of Earth’s most powerful supervolcanoes reveal how it could explode – unleashing global devastation
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Here's what your dog's TV watching habits say about their personality

Coming up next on the Dog Channel: Paw & Order
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The plague is back. Should we be worried?

Many infectious diseases we thought were long gone have all reared their ugly heads again. Are we seeing an unprecedented level of disease re-emergence?
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New study reveals the best walking pace for a long, healthy life

Staving off frailty is as simple as walking slightly faster, according to a new study
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I was sceptical of self-hypnosis – until it started working…

Forget the swinging pocket watches, scientists are now praising hypnotherapy as a powerful tool to fight mental and physical pain
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Astronomers have spotted a solar system being born for the first time

This discovery marks the earliest building blocks of planets we've ever seen taking shape around a star
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We may finally have an easy way to make water on the Moon

Lunar dust could one day quench astronauts’ thirst – and help make their fuel
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Learning music could reverse brain ageing (even if you're already old), say scientists

Even adults who pick up a musical instrument for the first time in old age could reap the benefits
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This bizarre underwater 'blue dragon' fights with stolen jellyfish venom

These blue sea slugs spend their lives hanging from the surface of the ocean
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New study reveals the country with the slowest ageing rates… and the fastest

Where you live can make you age faster, depending on the of environmental, social and political risks around you
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Here’s what exercise works best for your personality type

If you don't like your exercise regime don't give up – just try something new
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New zombie-cell-killing drugs could end your back pain for good

The future of back pain could look very different, with treatments that target its root cause
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Do dogs really understand the words used on soundboard buttons?

In some online videos, dogs seem to have conversations with their owners by pressing buttons on soundboards
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Low iron is common, but fixable. Here’s how to boost your levels naturally

Iron can be easily found in a multitude of food sources to suit all diets. So why are so many of us deficient in the micronutrient?
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How can I look after my knees as I get older

Here's how to improve the strength of your knees, to reduce stiffness, aches and pains as you get older
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Do the tides of different seas affect each other?

Thanks to its local geography, this coastal town is affected by tidal forces from two different seas
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AI therapy bots can be terrible. Unless you use these prompts

People are using AI chatbots as psychotherapists. We asked an actual therapist if that's a good idea
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US meat could soon be gene-edited. Here’s what that means

Genetically modified pork could be hogging space on your plate next year. But is it truly safe, or something to squeal about?
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Here's what we still don't know about microplastics in your body

Sorry, Orlando
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Alien civilisations may be able to spy on us. Here's how

Radar used to track aeroplanes could also be broadcasting our location to nearby extraterrestrials
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Your brain’s biological age can predict how long you’ll live, study finds

A new blood test could reveal how fast your organs are ageing – and what that means for your health
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Today, Earth is spinning faster than usual, and scientists are baffled

Earth's spin has mysteriously been speeding up for years
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