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Tomb Raider superfan breaks record for massive Lara Croft collection

Tomb Raider superfan breaks record for massive Lara Croft collection

By Faye Mayern A woman who idolizes Lara Croft has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of physical Tomb Raider video games. Superfan Amy Dyson, 33, has loved the heroine Lara Croft since she was a child and her collection began to grow after 21st birthday.

New vaccine slashes risk of skin cancer recurring by nearly half

New vaccine slashes risk of skin cancer recurring by nearly half

By Stephen Beech A new melanoma vaccine slashes the risk of the most deadly form of skin cancer recurring by almost half, according to new research. The combination of the vaccine and a drug, which both harness the immune system to attack cancer cells, has proven successful in cutting the

Experts warn vaping alters genes, fruit flavors do most damage

Experts warn vaping alters genes, fruit flavors do most damage

By Stephen Beech Vaping alters thousands of genes — and fruit flavors do the most damage, warns new research. People who vape regularly show altered activity in 3,124 genes across the genome compared with people who do not smoke or vape, according to the study. While some of the changes

Research reveals fly ‘sacrifices’ sight after finding host to live on

Research reveals fly ‘sacrifices’ sight after finding host to live on

By Stephen Beech A species of fly "sacrifices" its sight after finding a host to live on, reveals new research. The blood-feeding parasitic insect loses visual sensitivity after finding a host and permanently giving up flight, say scientists. Deer keds — biting flies found across Europe, Asia, Africa

Regular exercise ‘critical’ of any attempt to lose weight: study

Regular exercise ‘critical’ of any attempt to lose weight: study

By Stephen Beech Regular exercise should be a "critical" component of any attempt to lose weight, according to a new report. Physical activity — whether it be jogging, swimming, walking or cycling — improves blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, cholesterol levels and general fitness in adults who are overweight or have

NASA’s ‘Son of Concorde’ could make first supersonic flight in days

NASA’s ‘Son of Concorde’ could make first supersonic flight in days

By Dean Murray A "son of Concorde" that could fly from London to New York in under four hours may be days away from its first supersonic flight. NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is expected to hit the flight milestone – at speeds of over 630

Study finds people who lose virginity young don’t ‘age well’

Study finds people who lose virginity young don’t ‘age well’

By Stephen Beech People who lose their virginity relatively young are less likely to age well, suggests a new study. Researchers found that those with genetic signals tied to earlier sexual activity were more prone to aging-related health issues — including frailty and poorer longevity-related measures. A team from