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New research published in The Journal of Sex Research suggests that the specific words used to describe people in the commercial sex industry shape how the public views them. The findings provide evid

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is sharply increasing its demand for the most capable rocket launches, adding pressure to a market currently limited to two certified providers. Compared with its pr

Charging cars at home is cheaper than using public charge points, due to VAT levels. However, many would-be EV owners have no off-street parking which makes it impractical to charge cars outside their

Although the numbers recorded has varied in recent years, 2025 was the worst on record for wildfires (239) and firefighters have warned that the moorland and forest blazes are now one of the biggest t

New research published in the Journal of Health Psychology suggests that a specific measurement of body shape called the Body Roundness Index provides evidence of a link between excess belly fat and d

While the North East and Cumbria appeared not to be at the epicentre of the meteor shower, some persistent photographers managed to catch it nonetheless.

A key reason for the layoffs is Meta's increased spending in other areas of the company, including AI, for which it will this year spend $135bn (£100bn). This is roughly equal to the amount it has spe

A sweeping genetic analysis is challenging one of the simplest versions of the human origin story: the idea that all modern humans arose from a single ancestral population in Africa. Instead, the rese

Despite decades of effort, scientists have never recovered dinosaur DNA. Most paleontology research today still focuses on searching for traces of original organic material in fossils, but DNA has not

A recent study published in Acta Sociologica suggests that partnered fathers who worry about an impending divorce tend to develop greater distrust in political institutions over time. The research ind

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Transition between the Full Thrust v1.2 Block 3 and Block 5. Designed for easier refurbishment, required less maintenance between flights than Block 3, with some boosters flying up to 3-4 times. Block

New study reveals lasting link between political violence and violence against children A major new study has, for the first time, identified a direct link between exposure to political violence and

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A biomarker blood panel that incorporates four different proteins—ANPEP, PIGR, CA19-9, and THBS2—enhanced the detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) compared to measuring CA19-9 levels a

"There are so many people desperate for homes, my son has just bought an old house which he'll have to do up bit by bit as he can afford it."

For millions of years, a vibrant mix of colors persisted within a single lizard species. Now, much of that diversity has vanished in a remarkably short time. Researchers point to an unexpected cause:

A new study from the Medical University of South Carolina is raising fresh concerns about fish oil supplements, especially for people who experience repeated mild traumatic brain injuries. Writing in

Lorna Parker, Great Fen project manager, said: "While it was amazing to see the transformation of this land from arable fields to wetland, we were very grateful to see the last digger roll off so that

Another option is to inject hepatocytes into the body, which eliminates the need for surgery. In this study, Bhatia’s lab sought to improve on this strategy by providing an engineered niche that could

This level of detail reflects the extraordinary craftsmanship of the Lahore School, which at the time was "at its most refined", Carter says. Here, technical precision, functionality and artistic beau

“This is the latest stupid move made by a president who continues to harm science and American innovation. The NSB is apolitical. It advises the president on the future of NSF. It unfortunately is no

Americans who leave their Christian faith behind tend to hold more liberal political views than those who were raised entirely without religion. This leftward ideological shift appears closely linked

Cancer risk increases with age and is often more aggressive and difficult to treat in older adults. However, fewer than 10% of mouse studies use aged animals, with most relying on mice roughly equival

Ars: It’s remarkable looking back at Apollo, when you guys were typically landing on the Moon every four to six months. Haise: Actually, from the Apollo 7 launch through Apollo 11, we launched every

When a road was built through the forest where the orangutans lived in Indonesia's Sumatra, it split the Sumatran orangutan community in two and lead to fears that inbreeding could cause health implic

In January 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed six new members to the Board of Trustees of New College, a small, alternative liberal arts college. The new trustees, led by the conservative a

Melatonin is a naturally produced molecule that has long been suspected to play a role in healthy sleep, but it has been unclear how it does so. Now, Caltech researchers have discovered a mechanism th

Plants spend most of their lives using photosynthesis to make energy. However, in the earliest phase after a seed begins to grow, they cannot yet capture light. During this short but critical window,

Eastern Africa's Turkana Rift is known both for its rich record of early human fossils and for intense volcanic activity driven by shifting tectonic plates. Now, scientists report that the crust benea

Modern octopuses are known for their intelligence and flexibility, slipping through tight spaces, hiding in reefs, or drifting through the deep ocean. However, new research suggests their distant ance

Three hundred million years ago, Earth looked nothing like it does today. The continents were joined together in a massive supercontinent called Pangaea. Near the equator, vast coal-swamp forests stre

Everything around us has mass, but its origin is still one of physics' biggest unanswered questions. According to modern theories, mass does not simply come from matter itself. Instead, it is tied to

Gravitational waves may have played a key role in creating dark matter during the universe's earliest moments, according to a new study by Professor Joachim Kopp of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Scientists have increasingly recognized that the gut microbiome plays an important role in overall health, including the brain. However, researchers are still working to identify which specific bacter