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Cocaine contaminated water makes salmon swim faster: study

Cocaine contaminated water makes salmon swim faster: study

By Stephen Beech Salmon are being driven wild by cocaine, reveals new research. Traces of the illicit drug in their natural environment change how fish move, say scientists. Juvenile Atlantic salmon swam farther and dispersed more widely as a result of exposure to narcotics, according to the findings. The study,

Excessive napping linked to higher death rates in seniors

Excessive napping linked to higher death rates in seniors

By Stephen Beech Excessive napping may be a warning sign of potentially deadly underlying health conditions in older people, according to new research. Seniors who are prone to dozing off — especially in the morning — are closer to dying than other senior citizens, suggests the study. But the findings represent an

How a video game can help improve doctors’ decisions

How a video game can help improve doctors’ decisions

By Stephen Beech Playing a special video game improves emergency doctors' decision-making in high-pressure situations. ER medics who participated in the trauma triage game outperformed their peers who only received standard education when it came to properly caring for severely injured older adults. Experts say the game

‘Parrot-beaked’ reptile found in Brazil may have Scottish cousins

‘Parrot-beaked’ reptile found in Brazil may have Scottish cousins

By Stephen Beech A "parrot-beaked" reptile that lived alongside dinosaurs in Brazil 230 million years ago may have had relatives in Scotland, say scientists. The fossilized skull of the newly discovered species with a "parrot-like beak" was unearthed by paleontologists in southern Brazil in

Messy homes sabotaging Americans’ weekend

Messy homes sabotaging Americans’ weekend

In the past three months, the average American has missed out on two fun events, avoided hosting guests twice and had two arguments in their household due to their home's messy state. According to a new survey of 2,000 nationally representative Americans, the stress of needing to

Can you name all the world’s flags? This 6-year-old can

Can you name all the world’s flags? This 6-year-old can

By Faye Mayern A six-year-old boy who fell in love with flags after being inspired by his teacher can name and identify all of the world's emblems. Kian Fosker, from Ipswich, Suffolk, has an impressive 217 flags under his belt and is now working on his

This amusement park could be yours for $1.5 million

This amusement park could be yours for $1.5 million

By Jack Fifield A massive theme park could be yours for just $1.56 million. GreenWood Family Theme Park, in North Wales, has been put on sale by owners Continuum Attractions. A listing on Rightmove touts that the "eco-focused" park is set on 34 acres on the