23 Aug, 2025
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Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in 98% of UK Rivers Pose Fertility Risk, Study Reveals

Widespread Presence of Fertility-Affecting ‘Forever Chemical’ Found in UK Rivers A harmful chemical linked to fertility issues and developmental risks has been detected in 31 out of 32 major UK rivers, according to a study. Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a persistent “forever chemical” from the PFAS family, was identified in rivers across England, Wales, Scotland, and […]

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Shivali Best Examines Aviation Safety Amidst One of the Deadliest Years in Flight History

Is Flying Still Safe? Examining Aviation Safety in 2025 (Condensed to approximately 600 words) By Shivali Best, Science and Technology Editor Updated: 16 June 2025 Six months into 2025, aviation safety is under intense scrutiny. With multiple high-profile accidents already reported, this year risks becoming one of the deadliest in modern aviation history. But what’s […]

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Scientists Identify 6 Male Personality Types: Discover Your Alpha, Bravo, Delta, Gamma, Omega, or Sigma Traits

Discover the 6 Types of Men: Which One Are You? From Fight Club’s Tyler Durden to Gladiator’s Maximus, pop culture often celebrates “alpha males.” But according to experts, men fall into six distinct personality types: Alpha, Bravo, Delta, Gamma, Omega, or Sigma. The IDRlabs Male Hierarchy Test (a 31-question quiz) categorizes men based on traits […]

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Glass of Water on China’s Tiangong Space Station Ignites Online Gravity Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy Theorists Baffled by Glass of Water on China’s Space Station [Image: A glass of water sits on a table aboard the Tiangong Space Station, appearing unaffected by microgravity.] A video from China’s Tiangong Space Station showing an open glass of water sitting calmly on a table has sparked widespread skepticism online. Conspiracy theorists, who […]

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Ancient Romans’ Fast-Food Shops Served Deep-Fried Songbirds 2 Millennia Ago, Study Finds

Romans Pioneered Fried Chicken as Ancient Fast Food, Study Reveals The crispy, juicy delight of fried chicken—a global favorite today—has roots in ancient Rome, according to new research. Archaeologists discovered 2,000-year-old remains of small songbirds, deep-fried and sold as cheap snacks, in a trash pit near a Roman taberna (fast-food stall) in Pollentia, Mallorca. These […]

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Deadly Internal-Eroding Fungus Spreads Across US, Threatening Hundreds of Thousands of Lives

Deadly Fungus Invades U.S., Fueled by Climate Change and Drug Resistance A lethal fungus, Aspergillus fumigatus, capable of causing fatal infections, is spreading rapidly across the U.S. Experts warn rising temperatures and drug resistance could worsen the threat. The airborne fungus releases microscopic spores that are inhaled, leading to lung infections called aspergillosis. In vulnerable […]

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The Science of the Ideal Dad: Modern Family’s Phil Dunphy and His Near-Perfect Parenting Blueprint

Celebrating Father’s Day: On-Screen Dads Who Teach Us How to Parent As Father’s Day approaches, many reflect on what makes a great dad: reliability, humor, compassion, and balance. Modern parenting can be tricky, but TV and film dads offer surprising lessons. Scientists and experts highlight these iconic characters as role models: 1. Phil Dunphy (Modern […]

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Beneath Paris: Six Million Silent Inhabitants in a 150-Mile Underground Labyrinth

Discover Paris’ Underground Labyrinth of Six Million Skeletons By Esther Marshall | Updated: 11:32 BST, 8 June 2025 While millions flock to Paris for iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, a chilling secret lies beneath the city’s streets: the Catacombs of Paris, a sprawling network of tunnels housing over six million skeletons. A Macabre History […]

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6,000-Year-Old Skeletons with Unprecedented Ancient DNA Redefine Early Human Ancestry

6,000-Year-Old Skeletons in Colombia Reveal Lost Human Lineage Archaeologists in Colombia have uncovered 6,000-year-old skeletons at the ancient site of Checua, near Bogotá, belonging to a mysterious hunter-gatherer population. Their DNA reveals a unique genetic lineage unlike any modern Indigenous group in the region, suggesting a vanished chapter of human history. A Genetic Mystery The […]

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TikTok Nears Half of UK Population with 30 Million Users Milestone

TikTok Now Reaches Nearly Half of UK Population, Boasts 30 Million Monthly Users TikTok, the Chinese-owned platform known for its addictive short videos, has surged in popularity across Britain, with over 30 million monthly users—nearly half of the UK’s 68 million population. This milestone, revealed in a recent company update, cements the UK as TikTok’s […]