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Latest science news, analysis and expert opinion, plus advice and updates.

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The Mighty Girl effect: why fathering a daughter protects men against sexism
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
Fathering a girl protects men against sexism, the London School of Economics has found. Men with daughters are significantly less likely to believe in traditional gender roles, such as they should go to
From Geminids to Quadrantids: Meteor showers to watch out for in 2019
The Telegraph - By Telegraph Reporters
Every year our skies are lit up by returning meteor showers, from Geminids to Lyrids, Draconids to Orionids. If the weather conditions are in our favour and the moon isn't too bright, there's a chance
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s could be triggered by medical procedures, study suggests
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
The seeds of Alzheimer’s disease can be transmitted through medical procedures, scientists have found, leading experts to call for the monitoring of blood transfusions from the elderly and those with family
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Why 10pm on Christmas Eve (or Christmas Day) could be deadly
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
The risk of having a heart attack peaks at 10pm on Christmas Eve, scientists have found, suggesting that stress, sadness and over-indulgence during the festive season can be deadly. Swedish researchers
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Was Stonehenge built by cow power? Study suggests Neolithic farmers had mastered animal traction
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
The mystery of how Stonehenge’s bluestones were transported 160 miles from Wales to Wiltshire has puzzled archaeologists for generations. Some experts say glaciers picked up and deposited the huge rocks
Science
First lab-grown steak unveiled as scientists say it will be available to buy within two years
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
The first lab-grown steak will be available to buy in two years after scientists finally produced meat with the correct appearance, shape and texture of a real slice of beef. Up to now, researchers have
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Acne treatment on horizon as scientists find gene areas linked to skin condition
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
Treatment for the millions of Britons who suffer acne could be on the horizon after scientists found areas of DNA linked to the condition. Around 80 per cent of people aged between 11 and 30 struggle acne
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2000-year-old figurine of a horned Celtic fertility god found in Roman settlement
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
A rare 2,000-year-old figurine of a horned Celtic fertility god has been discovered in a Roman settlement in Cambridgeshire showing how the continental invaders allowed the ancient British beliefs to during
Science
Age of the chicken: why the Anthropocene will be geologically egg-ceptional
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
The age of man will not be defined by space flight, medical innovation or the rise of the internet but instead by the humble chicken, according to scientists. Broiler chickens are now so ubiquitous on
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Overeating in teenage years may damage lifespan of future grandsons, study suggests
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
Overeating in teenage years could damage the lifespan of future grandsons, a new study suggests. Researchers in Sweden looked back at 9,039 grandparents born between 1874 and 1910, and followed their until
Science
How long does it take to work off the Christmas pudding? Longer than you think
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
It is a scheme worthy of Ebenezer Scrooge, but health experts have released a list of the exercise needed to work off festive treats in the hope revellers will think twice about overindulging this Christmas.
Why the annual flu jab could help people with heart problems live longer
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
Getting an annual flu jab could help people with heart problems to live longer, a new study suggests. Influenza is serious or even fatal for patients with heart failure because they already have poor and
Science
'Zombie' bacteria hint life on Earth began deep underground
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
Earth is teeming with life miles beneath the surface, scientists have discovered, leading to speculation that our distant ancestors may even have evolved deep underground. Researchers at the Deep Carbon
Science
Voyager 2 leaves Solar System, becoming only second man-made object to enter interstellar space
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
The Voyager 2 probe has left the Solar System, Nasa has confirmed, becoming only the second man-made object to ever enter interstellar space. The spacecraft left Earth in 1977, 16 days before its twin
Science
Countryside becoming 'lawless', say expers, as Environment Agency cuts inspections by one third
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
Wildlife and rivers are under threat after the Environment Agency cut pollution inspections by a third in just four years, an investigation has found. Unearthed, Greenpeace's investigative unit, discovered
Science
Increasing statin dose could prevent thousands of heart attacks and stokes a year
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
Doubling the dosage of statins could prevent thousands of heart attacks and strokes a year, major study has shown. Around seven million people in Britain are prescribed the cholesterol-lowering drugs their
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Seven is the lucky number in web you shouldn't take it personally if you're number eight
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
With thousands of singles available on dating apps it may be tempting to cast the net far and wide when looking for love. But a new study from Oxford University suggests that singles only have the mental
Artificial Intelligence
DeepMind's AlphaZero now showing human-like intuition in historical 'turning point' for AI
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
DeepMind’s artificial intelligence programme AlphaZero is now showing signs of human-like intuition and creativity, in what developers have hailed as ‘turning point’ in history. The computer system amazed
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Women should be offered DIY cervical cancer testing kits, study says
The Telegraph - By Henry Bodkin
Women who do not attend cervical screening should be offered home test kits, a new study suggests. Researchers called for the innovation after finding that tests carried out at home provide similarly results
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Pig hearts could soon be tested in humans after scientists pass important milestone
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
Pig hearts could soon be tested in humans after scientists passed an important milestone when transplanting the organs into primates. In 2000, the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
Oxford University
95 per cent of universe may be strange ‘dark fluid’ which moves towards you as you push it away, says Oxford University
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
The universe may be filled with a mysterious ‘dark fluid’ which was predicted by Einstein more than 100 years ago, Oxford University scientists believe. In 1917, Einstein suggested that the vacuum of must
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Britain must stop ‘passing the buck’ of plastic waste to world's poorest, MPs, peers and campaigners warn
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
Britain must stop sending plastic abroad as it is ‘passing the buck’ to world's poorest, MPs peers, business leaders and campaigners have warned. In a letter in today’s Telegraph, the group warned that
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First baby born using transplanted womb of dead woman as British surgeons prepare for UK operation
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
The first baby has been born using the transplanted womb from a dead woman, and British doctors say they are planning to replicate the procedure in the UK. A team in Brazil transplanted the womb from dead
Molecular Biology
Blood test to detect cancer within just 10 minutes developed by scientists
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
A blood test can detect cancer within just 10 minutes, scientists have found, raising hopes that hard-to-spot diseases could be picked up early when treatment is most effective. Currently doctors use and
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Complete list of every full moon in 2018, including December's Cold Moon
The Telegraph - By Telegraph Reporters and Alex Iszatt
Stargazers should keep their eyes on the skies near the end of December, which is when the last full moon of 2018 - dubbed the Cold Moon - will peak. The first blue moon of the year was a spectacular dubbed
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Frailty is not inevitable in old age for those with a healthy heart, scientists find
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
Frailty is not inevitable in old age, scientists believe after, finding that people with a healthy heart do not succumb to weakness in later life. New research has shown that older people with very low
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NHS cancer patients wait 14 years for new drugs - 18 months longer than in 2008
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
Cancer drug development has slowed by 18 months due to EU red tape leaving patients waiting 14 years for new treatment, a damning new report has warned. The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) found that
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Chemicals in lipstick, nail varnish and deodorant may trigger early puberty, study suggests
The Telegraph - By Sarah Knapton
Chemicals found in lipstick, nail varnish and deodorant could be causing early puberty in girls, a long running study of mothers and their daughters suggests. The research found a linear relationship exposure
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NHS whistleblower forced to withdraw claims after being threatened with 'life changing' costs
The Telegraph - By Tommy Greene and Sarah Knapton
A junior doctor has been forced to withdraw whistleblowing allegations against the NHS claiming he was threatened with ‘life-changing’ legal costs if he lost the case. Dr Chris Day, 32, flagged concerns