Minoa was the first civilisation in Europe. New research indicates it was overwhelmed by a volcano

The boy struggled, but his hands were bound and the priest, a towering figure, was too strong. Pacing behind them with a 16-inch blade in one hand, the priestess was indifferent to the pleadings of the youth.  For miles they had walked, from the great city of Knossos, cradle of the Minoan civilisation, up into … Read more

Food rich in vitamin D such as cheese and oily fish is good for the heart, research shows

Food rich in vitamin D such as cheese and oily fish is good for the heart, research shows Scientists have found vitamin-D foods may protect against heart attack or stroke The results come as great news for lovers of of cheese, eggs and oily fish  Increasing intake of vitamin D in food, rather than supplements, … Read more

Did coronavirus leak from a research lab in Wuhan?Startling new theory is ‘no longer discounted’

Ministers fear that the coronavirus pandemic might have been caused by a leak from a Chinese laboratory, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.  Senior Government sources say that while ‘the balance of scientific advice’ is still that the deadly virus was first transmitted to humans from a live animal market in Wuhan, a leak from … Read more

Did coronavirus leak from a research lab in Wuhan?Startling new theory is ‘no longer discounted’

Ministers fear that the coronavirus pandemic might have been caused by a leak from a Chinese laboratory, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.  Senior Government sources say that while ‘the balance of scientific advice’ is still that the deadly virus was first transmitted to humans from a live animal market in Wuhan, a leak from … Read more

Science institute funding food research accused of influencing politicians for food firms

An organisation advising the EU and UN about health has been accused of trying to influence politicians on behalf of giant food companies. The International Life Sciences Institute, based in Washington DC, is influenced by, and working to help, the companies which fund it, scientists said in a study. The institute, funded by Coca Cola … Read more

Slapping on sun cream could be bad for your heart, new research reveals

For many decades, the message on sun exposure has been unequivocal: cover up in the midday sun, wear high-protection factor sunscreen and avoid sunburn at all costs. A slew of public health campaigns warn of the deadly skin-cancer risk linked to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays… not to mention the fact that they give you … Read more

Natural birth is safe for 90% of women who have previously had a caesarean, new research suggests 

Natural birth is safe for 90% of women who have previously had a caesarean, new research suggests Nine in ten women who had C-section can give birth naturally, study suggests Up to half of women having C-sections do so due to having had one in the past Many women are concerned of tearing their scar … Read more

Epic moment a blue whale sneezes and blasts an overhead research drone with a salvo of ‘snot’

The epic moment a blue whale sneezed and blasted an overhead research drone with a salvo of ‘snot’ has been caught on camera. Taken by Christian Miller, the footage shows his pioneering drone — dubbed the ‘SnotBot’ — passing over the whale in Baja California as it spouted from its blowhole. The SnotBot collects matter … Read more

Government invests £20million into six coronavirus research projects

The UK is injecting £20million into coronavirus research projects that will trial the effectiveness of 1,000 drugs on the disease, as well as developing a vaccine.  Six research groups from leading universities in England today became the first to benefit from the investment, receiving £11million between them.  The cash will go towards testing existing HIV … Read more

Government invests £20million into six coronavirus research projects

The UK is injecting £20million into coronavirus research projects that will trial the effectiveness of 1,000 drugs on the disease, as well as developing a vaccine.  Six research groups from leading universities in England today became the first to benefit from the investment, receiving £11million between them.  The cash will go towards testing existing HIV … Read more