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These are before and after images of Jamie, another 47 Skin user

47 Skin: The UK skincare brand that actually works

British Scientist Dame Dr Maggie Aderin at the National Space Centre

UK children are picking AI and social media over traditional job roles

Most empowering women of 2025 - and the messages that made them stand out

The top 20 most empowering women of 2025 revealed

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Ditch the jitters – coffee alternative gives focus without the crash

Heulwen Peters (LEFT) Louise Beamish (RIGHT)

Acoustics study vital in managing health impacts of noise

Dr Clara Doran has turned the personal challenges we into a business opportunity

How a doctor turned brain fog into a business with a simple supplement

A man who was given a novelty £4.99 cheese making kit as a Christmas present has just built a cheese factory in his back garden after turning it into a business.

I got a £4.99 cheesemaking kit. Now I run a boutique cheese studio

Linda Adams plays Mrs Crossley - the Blackpool landlady who helped to get justice for murder victims of serial killer George Smith.

I found a dead bride in my hotel. I proved husband was a serial killer

Is there a formula to win the Record of the Year GRAMMY? Experts believe they've figured out what's required for the best shot at earning the awards.

Explainer Experts think they've cracked the formula how to win a GRAMMY

Gen Z is increasingly turning to the divine to help them cope with an ever-complex world

Young people are bigger believers in God than their elders, study

Young people are bigger believers in God and spirituality than their elders, one of the biggest surveys into religion in the past 10 years has found.

Charlie Bayliss

A poll of 2,000 adults found it a crime to eat pasta without sauce, with one in six having poured a tin of soup in to lubricate it.

Brits reveal the quirkiest ways they enjoy their pasta

Many of us feel more inspired when hearing someone sound the same as us

Three quarters of adults are ‘proud’ of their accent

A Third Thumb being used to hold a bag of lemons.

Scientists invent a third thumb - and its surprisingly simple to use

These are the top 10 most commonly believed beauty beliefs

Nearly a third of adults forget to drink water every day

Europa or "Jupiter II" is the smallest of the four Galilean moons orbiting Jupiter, with this moon orbiting at about 417,000 miles from the gas giant.

A huge carbon source has been found on Europa

NCIS & The Man from U.N.C.L.E. actor David McCallum dies aged 90

NCIS & The Man from U.N.C.L.E. actor David McCallum dies aged 90

NHS nurse Kelly Foster, who failed her GCSEs

Woman becomes high ranking senior NHS nurse despite failing GCSEs

Professor Brian Cox tour: New ‘Horizons – A 21st Century Space Odyssey’ dates added - full list & tickets

Professor Brian Cox adds 47 new dates to ‘jaw-dropping’ Horizon tour

EasyJet is looking to recruit its next generation of pilots - and you can graduate in just two years

EasyJet need 200 recruits for Pilot Training Scheme - how to apply

Scott McGlynn applying a serum.

Skincare expert says secret is £3 products from Aldi & Primark

Official crew portrait for Artemis II, from left: NASA Astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Jeremy Hansen. PHOTOGRAPHER: Josh Valcarcel

NASA: the four astronauts taking part in 2024 Moon mission

New research shows that humans could outlive the current record age of 122 by several decades, as advancements in technology and nutrition increase longevity.

Humans could live decades longer than current record age of 122

A link between oestrogen and heart arrhythmia in women has been found by researchers.

Oestrogen could be behind arrhythmia in women say researchers

Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers (Wet Leg), Central Cee and Simona Tabasco are among the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe class of 2023.

Forbes 30 under 30 Europe class of 2023 revealed

MasterChef’s John Torode is set to be honoured at Buckingham Palace on Thursday - Credit: Getty Images

Honours given out at Buckingham Palace today - including John Torode

MasterChef’s John Torode is joined by Professor David MacMillan, Elizabeth Llewelyn and more to receive honours at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.

Ethan Evans

The new pill ‘stuns’ sperm, making them unable to swim to an egg.

New male contraceptive pill have been proving successful in labs

A team of US scientists have worked out how to eliminate excess foam when pouring a beer.

New scientific discovery means cheaper pints could be on the way

The brains of spinosaurs, the biggest meat-eater to ever exist on our planet, have been unveiled by a group of UK and US scientists.

Brain of biggest-ever meat-eating dinosaur unveiled by UK scientists

The meteorite contains the oldest materials in the solar system.

Huge meteorites have been found in Antarctica by researchers

Rogue AI could eradicate humans, warn scientists

Earth’s inner core may have started spinning in a new direction, accord to scientists.

Earth’s inner core may have started spinning in a new direction

Retailing at around £40, the Peace Lily is a little pricey but may prove a worthy investment for many during the cost of living crisis.

This £40 plant will rid your home of mould and dust, according to NASA

Researchers say the UK should swap to bread made out of legumes.

Researchers urge UK to switch to broad bean based bread

Psychologist believes TikTok’s ‘lucky girl syndrome’ has truth to it

A bird thought to have disappeared from scientific study for 140 years has been rediscovered in Fergusson, Papua New Guinea

Bird thought missing for 140 years is rediscovered in Papua New Guinea

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The bushy, hairy-leafed cotoneaster is a “super plant” that can soak up pollution of busy roads, according to horticultural experts (Photo: RHS)

A plant that absorbs pollution from cars has been found - the science explained

Inspiring quotes and random acts of kindness to celebrate World Kindness Day 202...

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NASA is changing some ‘insensitive’ space terminology - here’s why

Iain Macmillan, Principal and Chief Executive, Lews Castle College UHI, welcomed the government’s move but warned that the Scottish Government’s announcement was not of additional funding.

Concerns are raised over Western Isles’ student support from government

Students in higher education facing financial hardships this summer as a result of the impacts of the corona-virus pandemic will be able to apply to their university or college for support.

Peter Urpeth, Local Democracy Reporter

The vaccine could wipe out the infection for good (Photo: Shutterstock)

New chlamydia vaccine could wipe out the STI for good - here’s everything you ne...

Vaping 'may lead to accumulation of fat in the liver'

Graduating pays off: Scottish Government

Celebration of Engineering and Science event, SCDI, Eden Court 10th March 2017

Sgoil Lionacleit STEM Club success

Record positive destinations for school leavers

A record number of Scottish students have secured a place at uni.

Number of Scots accepted to university at all-time high

Record number of students at University

A record number of Scottish students have secured a place at university.

Record number of Scottish students gain university entry

Being a professional sportsperson is the most popular dream job for boys and girls in the UK.

Revealed: Most popular dream jobs for boys and girls in the UK

Carnoustie High from Angus ton the S1-S3 age group prize in the Junior Saltire Awards 2015.

Harnessing young energy

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