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Cops reveal new clue in gruesome 1982 cold case murder

Cops reveal new clue in gruesome 1982 cold case murder

By Isobel Williams Cold case cops investigating the brutal murder of a pensioner more than 40 years ago have revealed a new clue in their hunt for the mystery killer. Esme Hoad, 85, was beaten around the head and stabbed in the chest by an intruder at her home in

New research reveals sharks have friends

New research reveals sharks have friends

By Stephen Beech Sharks have "friends" who they prefer to socialize with, reveals new research. The apex predators of the ocean are often viewed as solitary. But the study – conducted at the Shark Reef Marine Reserve in Fiji – found that rather than mixing at random, sharks have “active

New research reveals dinosaurs used sun to help hatch eggs

New research reveals dinosaurs used sun to help hatch eggs

By Stephen Beech Dinosaurs hatched eggs less efficiently than modern birds, according to new research. The study suggests that – unlike modern birds – the now extinct reptiles may have used the sun’s warmth to help hatch eggs. Scientists in Taiwan examined the brooding behavior and hatching patterns of bird-like

Study finds beer belly warning sign of increased heart failure risk

Study finds beer belly warning sign of increased heart failure risk

By Stephen Beech A beer belly is a key warning sign of increased heart failure risk, according to new research. Excess fat stored around the waist is more strongly associated with the potentially deadly condition than body mass index (BMI), say scientists. The study suggests that where fat is stored

Man with Motor Neurone Disease invents gadgets to beat daily struggles

Man with Motor Neurone Disease invents gadgets to beat daily struggles

By James Connolly A tech whizz with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has turned his home into a Wallace & Gromit-style lab of inventions to help him beat the daily struggles of his condition. Andrew Herbert, 55, has rigged up everything from smart sensors to an AI-powered bird-watching

Woman shares home with TikTok famous cow

Woman shares home with TikTok famous cow

By James Connolly A farmer's daughter has forged an amazing bond with a rejected calf which she lets live in her house and dresses in colourful outfits. Tash Thompson, 26, has been sharing her home with 120kg calf June, who eagerly follows her around the kitchen and has

Study reveals where great white sharks secretly spend winters

Study reveals where great white sharks secretly spend winters

By Michael Lee Simpson A new study has revealed great white sharks secretly spend their winters in the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists tracked 92 sharks from Atlantic Canada to Florida between 2012 and 2023 and discovered more than half migrate to the Gulf during the winter months. Experts say the