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The painting that could finally prove Anne Boleyn's 'sixth finger' was a MYTH: Infrared

California hit by TWENTY SECOND earthquake in less than 10 hours

A former teacher turned neuroscientist breaks down what has happened to the brains of a generation that has caused them to regress cognitively.

A swarm of early morning earthquakes has struck the San Francisco Bay Area, setting off alarms and rattling thousands of residents.

Pineapple might not actually be the worst thing on your pizza, believe it or not.

The latest batch of files from the Jeffrey Epstein case revealed the defamed financier was interested in a company looking to design babies and clone humans.

The science of homosexuality: Same-sex behaviour evolved in primates as a survival

Toxic 'forever chemicals' could cost Europe £1.4 trillion ($2 trillion) by 2050, a study has claimed.

The Met Office has confirmed that last month was one of the wettest Januarys on record in Britain - with 17 per cent more rain than usual.

Researchers from Lancaster University analysed recordings of people in Preston, Lancaster, and Barrow-in-Furness, from the 1880s through to today.

Aylo, the Cyprus-based company that owns Pornhub, has said that from February 2 it will block new British users.

From flat faces to stubby legs: The 10 extreme body conformations owners should AVOID in

Mous has unveiled an indestructible suitcase that's designed to withstand years of real-world travel.

The infamous clock which is said to count down to the end of the world has taken an ominous turn closer to doomsday.

Experts have revealed the worst food pairings for nutrient absorption, and it's bad news if you like a coffee with your breakfast.

You may think of yourself as being a night owl or a morning lark - but do you know what type of early bird or evening person you truly are?

What happens if NASA's moon mission goes wrong? The 5 worst-case scenarios for Artemis II,

A 3,300-year-old ancient Egyptian letter could offer rare corroboration of biblical accounts describing races of giants that once walked the earth.

Which? has analysed 20 of the most common condiments to reveal exactly where you should be storing them.

A new theory has suggested there are mysterious forces lurking under the Bermuda Triangle, which has led to boat sinking and stalling.

Despite their popularity, one emoji has taken social media by surprise this week. Baffled X users have spotted a secret message hidden in Apple's version of the paper emoji.

Out-of-control Chinese rocket smashes into the South Pacific Ocean - after Britain was put

Seismic activity has returned to a California city after weeks of unusual calm, rattling nerves in a region already on edge from months of earthquake swarms.

The retired National Security Officer's case became a focal point in the ongoing investigation into Havana Syndrome, drawing attention to the mysterious illnesses.

A mineral discovery and new drilling method could soon upend the entire global economy and provide the US with trillions of new revenue.

Scammers are taking advantage of a new Gmail update rolled out this month. These cybercriminals are using sophisticated tactics to steal email accounts.

Is THIS where aliens are hiding? NASA discovers an exoplanet 146 light-years away that's

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Move aside, Moo Deng! Adorable baby pygmy slow loris is the latest internet sensation - as

A major winter storm with the strength of a powerful hurricane is expected to ravage multiple states along the East Coast in just hours.

A new analysis by Preply has revealed the classic office words and phrases that Gen Z no longer understands.

Britain is preparing its emergency alert system amid fears over an out-of-control Chinese rocket due to plummet to Earth today.

From regular excercise to a strict diet, some people will try anything for a longer life. Now, a study has finally revealed the secret to increased lifespan - and it turns out it's mostly in our genes.

'The smell would be intolerable!' NASA gives a glimpse inside Orion's cramped quarters where four astronauts will live for 10 days as they whizz around the moon

Biohacker Bryan Johnson has slammed a popular supplement brand with claims it is nothing more than an 'influencer heist' and a waste of money, citing a recently published clinical trial.

The first mind-bending riddle, cryptically titled 'Uniting the Shield', challenges you to find a hidden six-letter password to progress to the next level.

Large plumes of polluted air have spread out across several states in the US on Thursday, triggering alerts to stay indoors and avoid strenuous activity.

Forget browsing holiday brochures before choosing your next getaway, or even scrolling online. Many tourists are opting for a more high-tech way to check out potential holiday destinations.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 Olympic Edition hands-on: SHIVALI BEST is one of the first to test the phone that will be issued to 3,800 athletes at the Winter Olympics - and one feature is going to be VERY popular with singletons

Researchers from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) will use hot water to bore through the ice and deploy instruments at one of the most critical parts of the glacier.

Climate Central has revealed the shocking impact climate change has had on this location in the high-altitude Italian Alps.

Apple's leader has been flooded with furious criticism for a leaked memo sent shortly after the killing of ICE protester Alex Pretti.

A new study suggests the origins of Egypt's Great Pyramid may be very different from what historians have believed for centuries.

How popular is YOUR pet's name? Use our tool to find out - as chart reveals the most (and

An American adversary for decades has just launched two missiles that may be able to carry a nuclear warhead capable of striking US bases in Asia.

Experts warn that exposure to the device can cause permanent hearing loss, ruptured eardrums, constant ringing in the ears and even panic responses.

Would you sit on a chair that sends you into an 'altered state of mind' within minutes? That is the promise of the Aiora chair, a futuristic seat designed by scientists from the University of Essex.

A new survey by Perspectus Global has revealed the once-popular terms that have been consigned to history.

Lost tomb of the mysterious 'cloud people' unearthed after 1,400 years in 'discovery of

For one in five Americans, chronic pain is inescapable. But a new study from the University of Colorado at Boulder points toward a potential cause, and cure, of the condition.

WhatsApp has launched a major security update as it unveils its new 'lockdown' mode.

Eating chia seeds could be the key to protecting the brain and body against the harmful effects of eating ultra-processed foods, new research has suggested.

According to experts from the University of Oxfordand the BerlinUniversity Alliance, every chatbot user has a unique personality type, each with their own motivations.

Used electric cars now offer buyers the LOWEST lifetime cost of ownership, study claims

Meteorologists warn that a bomb cyclone could strike the East Coast with the power of a hurricane, bringing more snow and dangerously cold temperatures.

Researchers from the University of Birmingham say that cooking even very fatty food in an air fryer produces far fewer air-pollution particles than other forms of frying.

Footage from the Houston airport shows the research aircraft touching down before its belly scraped along the runway, sending sparks and flames trailing behind it.

A newly discovered fault complexity beneath America's most active earthquake zone raises the possibility that a major seismic disaster.

How AI cops will be used to patrol Britain's streets: From live facial recognition to

Pope Leo XIV pleaded with Catholics to prevent artificial intelligence to replace human relationships in his message.

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Anglican reverend Chris Lee, 43, first began witnessing exorcisms after moving to rural Tanzania aged 24 while training to become a priest.

Researchers from the University of Oxford modelled what the weather will look like if the world warms by 2°C.

The US Air Force's airborne 'war room' was spotted making a mysterious cross-country journey on Tuesday amid national unrest.

See dark matter like NEVER before: NASA reveals one of the most detailed maps of the

An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus, a rare bat-borne pathogen, in India has sparked concern as officials introduce pandemic-like screening measures at a number of airports.

Researchers from the University of Oxford questioned ChatGPT on a range of attributes across the UK - including intelligence, racism, sexiness, and style.

From doom scrolling, biting nails and smoking, we all seem to have at least one bad habit that seems impossible to break. Now, an expert has shared three tips to end these cycles.

The Daily Mail has asked six experts on cybersecurity and quantum computing to give their prediction for when Q-Day might arrive.

The science of Trump's mysterious 'Discombobulator': How sonic weapons use inaudible
Donald Trump has revealed details of a mystery weapon called 'The Discombobulator,' which was used in the capture of Venezuela's former leader Nicolás Maduro. In an interview with the New York Post, he revealed that the tool is a sonic weapon, which 'nobody else' has. 'I'm not allowed to talk about it. I would love to,' he explained in the interview. While the US President remained tight-lipped about the device, he hinted that it 'made [enemy] equipment not work' and lauded its effectiveness. 'They never got their rockets off,' he added. 'They had Russian and Chinese rockets, and they never got one off. We came in, they pressed buttons and nothing worked. They were all set for us.' Concerningly, when asked if Americans should be 'afraid' of the secret weapon, he responded: 'Well, yeah.' So, what could the Discombobulator be? Here's the science of how sound can be used as a weapon.

Life-threatening temperatures are expected to blanket the US for days following Winter Storm Fern, making it dangerous to go outside for just 10 minutes.

A team of scientists have shared a complete model of a hidden megastructure deep below Egypt's Giza pyramids, which they suggested was built by a lost civilization.

Is humanity doomed? We're about to find out - as scientists prepare to update the Doomsday Clock tomorrow.

Lab-grown life has taken a major leap forward as scientists use AI to create a new virus that has never been seen before.

NASA's Artemis II mission: Step-by-step graphic reveals exactly what will happen when four

A European airline has become the latest to offer free Wi-Fi on board its flights.

Once a quiet, picturesque mountain village, Funes in South Tyrol has been taken over by crowds of tourists after going viral on social media.

Consisting of haggis, mashed potatoes, boiled turnips, and a whisky cream sauce, you might think the meal is fairly healthy. Now, the Daily Mail has revealed the offal truth about calories.

A group of leading physicists now argue that all of your memories could merely be an illusion.

What will really happen when the world ends: NASA reveals how our Sun will eventually

Experts have told the Daily Mail they now expect the Doomsday Clock to move closer to midnight than ever before.

Experts from Which? have finally settled the debate on whether knives and forks should go into the appliance facing up or down.

However, the research from a Strathclyde University academic found that ice located beneath the surface of Mars would provide the most viable long-term solution.

A cybersecurity researcher uncovered tens of millions of online login credentials in a massive data leak, with Gmail users facing the highest risk.

Bigger really IS better: Women prefer men with larger manhoods, study confirms

Who will win the final of The Traitors? Dr Sam Brzezicki, a mathematician at Imperial College London, has used game theory to predict the likely champion.

From '6,7' to 'vibe-coding', new slang words pop up on an almost daily basis.But it's time to wind the clock back, as a 327-year-old dictionary reveals the slang used in Londonin the 17th century.

The aptly named 'Vomit Rocket' lived up to its grizzly reputation as TikTok trainspotting sensation Francis Bourgeois took on a zero-gravity training flight.

The OpenFit Pro are the latest flagship headphones from Shokz, and feature active-noise cancellation (ANC) without blocking or covering your ear.

NASA drops a MAJOR hint at the medical emergency that triggered a historic evacuation of astronauts on the ISS - as it reveals a portable ultrasound machine was critical

NASA has compiled a list of seven science-fiction movies it deems the most scientifically accurate in portraying space, alien contact and genetics.

A meteorologist has warned that Americans in several states could see local trees burst from the inside out when a powerful blizzard arrives this weekend.

Venessa Johnson, 48, forked over tens of thousands of dollars to get her late dog Oliver cloned, but what came next was a grueling and emotional process leaving her questioning her decision.

Scrolling through social media isn't just killing the art of conversation - it's stopping people from having sex.

The grains of sand that solve Stonehenge mystery after 5,000 years: Scientists uncover new

A new study has revealed why autistic and non-autistic individuals have so much trouble telling each other's emotions apart.

Officials are sounding the alarm after finding America's food supply uses human sewage tainted with cancer-causing chemicals.

New claims about America's alleged UFO program have named a little-known Navy base on the East Coast as one of the most important secret facilities in the country.

CBS weatherman Lonnie Quinn suggested there is a 10‑year snowstorm pattern in years ending in six - a theory that has been debated online and by other experts.

A prophet from 120 years ago is believed to have predicted the end of the world, which could involve a fiery war with Russia.

An earthquake struck outside a US base that oversees a large network of 150 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) silos.

A doctor is sounding the alarm after finding insects of the world have 'fallen silent,' saying it is a dire warning to humanity.

An AI app, developed by researchers from the University of Edinburgh, has been used to analyse footprints made by dinosaurs more than 200 million years ago.

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This weekend's monster winter storm has been dubbed 'the worst in a lifetime' by meteorologists across the US. But one stretch of the country could be uninhabitable for days.

A new map has revealed several 'forbidden' places in the US protected by armed guards and surveillance systems or strict private ownership.

A shocking report has revealed that restricted airspace over sensitive US nuclear sites has been violated nearly 3,000 times by objects of an unknown origin.

The father of archaeology has insisted the engineering precision of ancient Egypt's pyramids could not be explained by human skill alone.

Researchers from Sheffield University analysed the amount of air pollution people living in major northern cities face.

Scientists have revealed the incredible amount of heat Earth's oceans absorbed in 2025.

Every dog owner might like to think their furry companion is the cutest, but scientists have now revealed which pets really have the friendliest faces.

British deer could face the same fate as the red squirrel, experts have warned - as a study reveals they are being outcompeted by a hardier, more aggressive species.

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A woman has filed a lawsuit against Apple. claiming the tech giant nearly caused her death in 2020.

A medical review that found a link between Covid vaccines and the onset of cancer has been blocked from view by a major cyberattack.

Apple has issued a warning to iPhone users about cyberattacks targeting smartphones, saying they need to act now to stay safe.

A detailed map of hidden landscapes beneath Antarctica's ice sheet reveals what really sits beneath the colossal frozen block.

Analysis conducted by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) found that last year was the worst on record for AI-generated child sex abuse material.

An investigation into the nationwide Verizon outage on Wednesday may have found the problem, revealing an issue in a single state may have started the crash.

Pfizer developed a lab-made ingredient that is now found in roughly 90 percent of American cheese, and it does not have to be labeled.

While dogs are famous for reading human emotions and earning their title as man's best friend, recent studies show they may have company in this remarkable talent.

Streaming videos and checking live travel updates will be possible by the end of the year for visitors to London, as Mayor Sadiq Khan's plans to get 4G and 5G across the Tube gather pace.

A major network outage has affected countless Verizon phone users throughout the US, making phones unable to send calls or texts.

A respected scientist's in-flight meal has gone viral after he photographed chunks of what he claimed was fake, lab-created meat.

A top secret spy drone was spotted after the daring mission to capture Nicolas Maduro, marking one of the few times the aircraft has ever been seen.

Pregnant women exposed to disease-causing 'forever chemicals' could be at a greater risk of developing a major pregnancy complication that has been on the rise for the past decade.

At least 40 earthquakes have hit a California town in the last day. The epicenter is located in a region of the US where the ground is slowly ripping apart.

It's considered one of the most decisive steps in human evolution. Now, scientists believe they have pinpointed when our ancestors made the move from walking on all fours to standing on two legs.

An ancient Bible chronology has suggested that humanity has entered its final era. The text provides exact dates for Creation, changing the year we live in.

Seven-year-old Border Collie Harvey has been accepted into several studies for genius pooches after being able to fetch any of his toys by their name on command.

According to new data from BabyCentre, the UK's leading pregnancy and parenting hub, pop culture will dominate this year's choices for those who are expecting.

Professor Geoff Beattie, a professor of psychology at Edge Hill University argues that choosing a colour scheme is a 'psychological issue, not just an aesthetic one.'

A scheme to encourage climbers to bring rubbish down from Mount Everest has been scrapped, after dishonest mountaineers found ways to cheat the system.

The letter, received in 1976 by an Ohio school bus driver, marked the start of a truly chilling saga that an investigator believes was pinned on the wrong person.

The US Marine Corps announced it successfully tested a new long-range strike system for its attack helicopters, just days after President Donald Trump issued a WWIII warning.

Tens of thousands of holiday travelers could be waiting between three and six hours due to overcrowding at some of the most popular travel destinations this week.

Abandoned train stations and lines are being reopened across the UK, driven by community demand and government initiatives like the 'Restoring Your Railway' fund.

The appearance of someone's rear end may reveal a hidden sign that they're dealing with autism, ADHD, or both.

Jon Prosser, a YouTuber known for his Apple leaks, has shared renders of what he claims is Apple's first foldable device.

Professor Barry Smith, Director of the Institute of Philosophy at the University of London, claims that humans don't just have five senses. Instead, he says there are between 22 and 33.

The Three Wise Men in biblical texts may have finally been revealed, and it could rewrite the stories which claimed they were kings from the east.

The '6-7' craze was one of the biggest global fads of 2025, leaving many adults bewildered and frustrated.

Whether you work in PR, finance or IT, it can be easy to get caught up in workplace trends. But these could be putting your career at risk, experts have warned.

Scientists believe they have uncovered the 'missing link' in human evolution, showing how our species may have evolved.

Archaeologists have discovered the largest Roman villa ever found in Wales - and it's earned the nickname 'Port Talbot's Pompeii'.

New details from alleged eyewitnesses have been revealed about a shocking UFO crash landing 30 years ago.

Seen as a healthy option, sushi has become one of Britain's most popular foods, with supermarkets selling more than 11,000 tonnes every year.

A fancy touchscreen in your new car might seem like the height of luxury, but experts warn that it could be putting you in serious danger.

A new study has found that nearly fifty per cent of takeaway meals contain more salt than advertised - with some dishes containing more than the NHS' recommended daily guidelines.

While users already have over 3,900 characters to choose from, nine brand new options are coming later this year.

A new study threatens to derail President Trump's dream for Greenland if it successfully becomes part of the US.

The weather agency said radio frequencies and satellite signals could be affected due to the strong solar wind, however, it will also cause the spectacular light show.

Brooklyn Beckham posted a series of Stories on Instagram, claiming his family tried to 'ruin' his relationship with his wife. So, why has the Brooklyn decided to go 'nuclear' now?

Data from the Government-backed Health Survey for England found 24 per cent of adults had not had a single alcoholic drink in the last 12 months - up from 19 per cent in 2022.

From budget hot-dog sausages costing pennies to dry-aged fillet of beef that can set diners back hundreds of pounds, meat takes pride of place in the diet of millions of people in Britain.

A seasoned commercial pilot has revealed the fascinating tactic pilots can use in a rush to increase visibility through the plane windshield.

NASA has used its James Webb Space Telescope to snap the sharpest ever look at the edge of a black hole.

America's favorite snacks have undergone a MAHA makeover, as manufacturers begin to eliminate the use of artificial. Daily Mail reveals what the new Doritos and Cheetos REALLY look like.

A new study has revealed that a takeaway is the most effective method to cheer yourself up after a bad day.

As February's long nights arrive, the UK is set for prime Northern Lights viewing. To help skywatchers find the best vantage points, travel experts have listed 10 ideal locations.

Large plumes of polluted air have spread out across several states on the East and West Coasts Wednesday, triggering alerts to stay indoors and avoid strenuous activity.

Suni Williams, a NASAastronaut who famously spent nine months stuck in space, has dramatically retired, less than one year after returning to solid ground.

When asked which UK towns and cities are the most racist, ChatGPT claims that Burnley tops the list. This is followed by Bradford, Belfast, Middlesbrough, Barnsley, and Blackburn.

The survey of 2,000 pet owners, by experts at Bella+Duke, found that 48 per cent of pooches are overweight, while a further six per cent are obese.

The growing threat of microplastics might be daunting, but a promising study now suggests that the situation might not be as dire as previously thought.
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