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Huge study of ancient British DNA reveals only minor Roman influence

Boudica led an uprising against the Romans in around AD 60, as depicted in this Victorian-era chromolithograph Popperfoto via Getty

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Fire is spreading in the Chernobyl exclusion zone after drone crash

A forest fire is burning in the exclusion zone around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine Associated Press /

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The 50-year quest to create a quantum spin liquid may finally be over

For minerologists, a mine is an invitation. The earth has been broken open, its veins laid bare – and those

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The 4 biggest myths about hydration, according to an expert

Are you drinking the right amount of water? kazoka30/Getty Images Water bottles have become comically large in recent years, as

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Simple treatment tweak drastically reduces blood loss from severe cuts

Red blood cells can be manipulated to play a bigger role in wound healing 3DMEDISPHERE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY A simple modification

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Striking photo essay examines deadly spread of dengue fever in Nepal

Researchers have found Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes and their larvae in Chandannath, Nepal, a high-altitude area Yuri Segalerba

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Huge study reveals how Epstein-Barr virus may cause multiple sclerosis

Most people catch the Epstein-Barr virus, but only a small proportion become seriously ill Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock Evidence is mounting that

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Parrot uses his broken beak to become a dominant male

Bruce is a kea with just half a beak Ximena Nelson In 2013, things were looking bleak for a malnourished,

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Electric vehicle owners could earn thousands by supporting power grid

Electric cars could make their owners money while they sit idle Maskot Bildbyrå At least 90 per cent of the

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Antioxidant in mushrooms may target uterus cells to ease period pain

Hot water bottles can ease period pain, but some people need stronger relief Carol Yepes/Getty Images An antioxidant that is