Researchers trialling robotic ‘third’ thumb that can be controlled with your toes
Researchers say the additional digit can help people with the use of one arm a chance to complete tasks more easily. Daily Express :: News Feed
Santa Claus is morbidly obese, with a BMI of 41.5, researchers reveal
The biggest portrayal of the festive character comes in Tim Burton’s animated classic, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” – where his BMI is a whopping 49.9. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Researchers say Briton ‘provoked’ shark that mauled him to death
The death of a British driving instructor who was attacked by a shark off the Australian coast has been ruled a “provoked incident”. Simon Nellist, from Penzance in Cornwall, became Sydney’s first shark attack victim in nearly 60 years when he was mauled whilst training for a charity swim. Daily Express :: World Feed
People with sleep problems may be more likely to have a stroke, researchers warn
People who slept for too many or too few hours were more likely to have a stroke than people who slept an average number of hours. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Parkinson’s disease breakthrough as researchers pinpoint where it could originate from
Researchers identified a “strong link” between gut bacteria and the development of the progressive brain disorder. Daily Express :: Health Feed
One for all! US Army develops single jab against all Covid variants, say researchers
THE US Army has reportedly created a single vaccine against Covid-19, which according to researchers will be effective against every known variant. Daily Express :: News Feed
Coronavirus update – researchers may have discovered the most reliable symptom
CORONAVIRUS symptoms can be confounding but research continues to further our understanding. A new study may have found the most reliable symptom of coronavirus. Daily Express :: Health Feed
McDonnell snaps at Sky host over Labour’s poll position – ‘Check with your researchers!’
LABOUR PARTY shadow chancellor John McDonnell snapped at a Sky News presenter telling him to “check with his researchers” during a clash over the party’s popularity in the polls. Daily Express :: News Feed
Researchers claim to have found pill to halt Alzheimer’s
A PILL made up of nutrients found in foods such as broccoli and fish could delay or even prevent Alzheimer’s disease, according to a controversial study. Researchers said the supplements would boost the brain’s “protective shield” and prevent a build-up of harmful proteins. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Low calorie diets are key to slowing ageing process, researchers claim
SCIENTISTS have claimed that maintaining a low calorie diet is crucial to staying young after studying how the human body clock changes with age. Daily Express :: Health Feed