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Cannabis seeds discovered in a 2,800-year-old Siberian tomb suggest the plant was used for its intoxicating effects in ancient burial rituals.

Cannabis was being used to get high 2,800 years ago, study finds

More than 8 million students and researchers in 189 countries trust Jenni AI to turn great ideas into great work, from finding and understanding sources to drafting and checking citations

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The Center is designed for visitors of all ages

Ad Feature Binzhou Aerospace Center opens on September 25

Prof. Jianhua Hao (right) and the research team fabricated ultra-thin heterostructure of 2D bismuth and indium selenide layers using pulsed laser deposition

Ad Feature Hong Kong university engineers breakthrough in microelectronics

Castrol commissioned the research as part of its 'data engineered' ethos for product development

Ad Feature Thrill of driving not about speed, says study

The raw material is used in semiconductor chip etching and cleaning processes

Ad Feature Befar makes breakthrough in high-purity hydrogen fluoride production

National Rail also worked with DJ Pete Tong MBE for the launch

National Rail develops song to optimise music discovery skills

Research revealed that more than half of Gen Z rank illness or pain among their top aging concerns, higher than Boomers.

Ad Feature Gen Z worry more about aging than Boomers, study reveals

MPs are set to debate the possibility of a permanent national monument to honour Sir David Attenborough, after a petition received almost 90,000 signatures

David Attenborough statue: Calls for monument to ‘national treasure’

The plan highlights five distinct features and centers on the comprehensive elevation of the city's eight qualities.

Ad Feature Binzhou unveils "15th five-year plan" blueprint

Dr Lai Ka-ying (left) made history by becoming the first Hong Kong astronaut to blast off into space aboard the Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship.

Ad Feature Hong Kong’s first astronaut participates in spaceflight mission

Newel Health designs, develops, and operates digital medical devices in collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medtech partners.

Ad Feature Newel Health and Gerresheimer launch strategic collaboration

A full moon, known as the Flower Moon, sets behind the Beyazit tower in Istanbul, Turkey, on Thursday (April 30) morning

Flower micromoon: When to see May’s full moon and why it’s special

Matt Baker x Warburtons

Born to bake? Warburtons discover if baking is in the genes

The RSPB has warned feeding the birds could be contributing to their decline

RSPB issue bird feeder warning: How to feed birds safely

NASA's Artemis II moon rocket on Launch Pad 39-B just before sunrise at the Kennedy Space Center

Rocket launch: NASA Artemis II mission is underway

Winner of Pastoral group, Hazel, a Welsh Corgi from Essex, during the Best in Show on the final day of the Crufts Dog Show 2026

Most attractive dog breeds: ‘Golden ratio’ determines prettiest pups
See if your dog is one of the most attractive breeds according to the ‘golden ratio’ using mathematical proportions to determine how aesthetically pleasing a face is.
Jamie Jones

The NASA Artemis II rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard leaves the Vehicle Assembly Building moving slowly to pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral

Artemis II test flight around moon: NASA live coverage

Almost half of Brits are expected to 'miss out' on Valentine's Day completely this year

One in five Brits admit Valentine’s Day is always an anti-climax

Andre Yarham, Britain's youngest dementia patient, has died aged 24.

Britain's youngest dementia patient dies aged 24

A meteor streaking through the night sky over Myanmar during the Geminid meteor shower

Geminid meteor shower: How to view "best meteor shower of the year"

I’m a beauty editor and these are my top picks from 47 Skin including the best selling serum

I’m a beauty editor and these are my top picks from 47 Skin

November 23 is a day mathematicians and many others celebrate, in honour of Fibonacci and his namesake sequence and its connection to the Golden Ratio and the Golden Spiral.

Why do people celebrate Fibonacci Day every November 23?

Pricey but powerful - Genaura's next-gen serum has been a big hit with our beauty reviewer

Next-gen Smart Face Serum delivers impressive results in just 25 days

Hair Loving's products are helping women across the country

Hair Loving review: biotin and rosemary shampoo delivering fuller hair

Demand for this procedure has grown to over 1.3 million interventions annually.

Ad Feature Is a hair transplant permanent and does it really work?

James Watson has died

James Watson, co-discoverer of double-helix shape of DNA, dies aged 97

Eat, track, and learn: How Lingo by Abbott is changing the way we think about food

How Lingo by Abbott is changing the way we think about food
Lingo by Abbott is redefining how we think about food and bio-wearable technology.
Natalie Dixon

Scientists discovered chimpanzees can make rational decisions like humans and can judge the quality of evidence when making decisions.

Chimpanzees can make rational decisions like humans, study suggests

Celebrated physicist Brian Cox has hit out about the online “drivel” relating to interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

Brian Cox slams “drivel” about interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

Parapsychology covers a wide area of study, mostly relating to human experiences of unexplained phenomena

What is parapsychology - the real-life study of paranormal phenomena

The law was named in memory of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy who tragically died in 2020 due to prolonged mould exposure in social housing.

Ad Feature Awaab's Law comes into force with warning of a "crisis of competence"

The humble mushroom could be the superfood you’ve never known you needed

Why mushrooms are hailed as the 'world's most powerful ingredient'

Taylor Swift has changed the way she talks, reveals a new study

Taylor Swift has changed the way she talks more than once

President Donald Trump has announced US doctors will soon be advised not to prescribe paracetamol-based pain relief to pregnant women over a disputed link to autism

What 5 scientists say about paracetamol and autism after Trump claims

A poll of 2,000 adults found 25 per cent are so confident in their deception abilities, they think people can rarely tell when they aren’t being honest

More than a third of Brits reckon they have an ace 'poker face'

Saturn will be visible with a naked eye in tonight's sky.

How to view 'fully illuminated' Saturn in tonight's sky

Children from a Busy Bees nursery expanding their curiosity as the UK's leading childcare provider reveals the top 40 most asked questions from pre-schoolers

40 curious questions toddlers ask their parents every day

It comes as 44 per cent wished they had more varied career options to better understand the job opportunities available

Over half of adults work in jobs they never imagined they'd do as kids

A total 'blood moon' lunar eclipse as seen from Glastonbury in 2015

Total 'blood moon' eclipse due this weekend - how to see it

More than 1,000 pupils in Florida, Philadelphia, Arizona, Oklahoma, Indiana, Texas and Connecticut. Educators say it is proving a powerful way to spark curiosity in science whilst keeping children entertained

Ad Feature Children’s book Making Science Magical reaches #1 on Amazon in US & UK

47 Skin's formula is transforming people's skin - and lives

The breakthrough ingredient transforming blemish-prone skin care

A composite photo of 15 Perseid meteors seen over the US back in 2018

Your best chance to see the Perseid meteor shower in 2025 almost here

Flashing LED mouthguards to be used in Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Brit found in melting glacier 66 years after accident

A sturgeon super moon sets in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2023

How to see 'stunning' Sturgeon Moon as it rises over UK this weekend

Dr Clara Doran has transformed her own journey into a breakthrough in brain health care

From GP to brain health champion: doctor turns burnout into business

The new outdoor classroom ‘The Clean Planet Tent’ will enable another 1,000 students to be educated every year.

Ad Feature Clean Planet & Wakehurst open outdoor classroom at Kew’s wild gardens

Liz Bonnin unpacks why Indigenous wisdom can make a difference in every corner of the world

‘We are nature, and we have to be reciprocal in our behaviour’: Liz Bonnin share...

The Hestia Smart Telescope turns your smartphone into a powerful stargazing tool using clever optics and an interactive sky map app.

Hestia Smart Telescope now £99 – the family stargazing gadget to try

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Why everyone’s turning to tea to beat the heat

The supplements came after twenty years of stem-cell research and advanced AI compound analyses

Ad Feature This supplement slows the greying of hair - thanks to ONE ingredient

Science in Sport to be official nutrition partner to the Lloyds Tour of Britain

Michael Mosley and wife Dr Clare Bailey Mosley

Michael Mosley: Tragic TV doctor honoured with memorial research fund

These are before and after images of Jamie, another 47 Skin user

47 Skin: The UK skincare brand that actually works

Big Zuu, known for his iconic smile, has teamed up with Hampton by Hilton and researchers at Goldsmiths, University of London to scientifically prove how friendly service transforms an ordinary hotel stay into an exceptional one

Why service with a smile is the ultimate travel upgrade

British Scientist Dame Dr Maggie Aderin at the National Space Centre

UK children are picking AI and social media over traditional job roles

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