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Scientists link increased risk of early death to a simple test

Researchers say standardised test for balance is not included in health checks of middle-aged and older people

Highly antibiotic-resistant MRSA strain that arose in pigs ‘can jump to humans’

The strain has become the dominant type of MRSA in European livestock, probably due to widespread antibiotic use in pig farming, researchers say.

Antarctica’s only native insect is being driven to extinction by global warming, scientists say

Increase of 2C in winter temperature could reduce the miniscule Antarctic midge’s chances of survival, study finds

Scientists link increased risk of early death to a simple test

Researchers say standardised test for balance is not included in health checks of middle-aged and older people

Nasa makes history with first commercial rocket launch containing ‘mini Hubble’ tech from Australia spaceport

Rocket carries quantum calorimeter that will be used to observe Alpha Centauri A and B

Mummified remains of 30,000 year old baby mammoth found in Canadian gold fields

First near-complete and best-preserved mummified woolly mammoth found in North America

Scientists find a way to grow plants in complete darkness

‘Imagine someday giant vessels growing tomato plants in the dark and on Mars’

Scientists say inability to complete simple at-home test is linked to increased risk of early death

Researchers say standardised test for balance is not included in health checks of middle-aged and older people

Body less able to absorb protein from vegan ‘meat’, study suggests

Findings may lead to development of ingredients to increase uptake of nutrients from plant-based products

Studying slow ageing of cold-blooded creatures could unlock secrets to human longevity

Pattern of ageing in these creatures does not resemble that seen in humans or other animals, researchers say

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