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Scientists have detected rhythmic pulses of molten rock rising beneath eastern Africa, threatening to pull the continent apart.

Labour, Green and Lib Dem voters fare best overall and users rarely date on the other side of the political spectrum

The study provides evidence that by eating only in the daytime, shift workers can avoid some risks

Children taking ADHD drugs showed small increases in blood pressure and pulse rates but ‘risk-benefit ratio is reassuring’

Every day, decisions that affect our lives depend on knowing how many people live where. For example, how many vaccines are needed in a community, where polling stations should be placed for elections or who might be in danger as a hurricane approaches. The answers rely on population data.

Researchers say the phenomenon is fuelling political polarisation

The survey also found the public are also more likely to believe Darth Vader would vote for their own political rival.

Dr Seyedvahid Vakili of the University of Southampton said it was ‘difficult to determine the main cause of the collision’.

Highly toxic jet fuel leaking from oil tanker threatens local ecosystems as investigations begin into collision’s cause