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Scientists from the Planetary Research Institute used NASA's MESSENGER probe to explore glaciers of salt on Mercury's north pole and speculate life forms could live under its surface

There are several symptoms of dementia which can be picked up by family members concerned about loved ones, including being confused about the time and memory loss

Feeling thirsty is a signal from the brain to replenish body fluids when dehydrated - when diabetes is untreated, the kidneys must work harder to filter excess glucose

This will be the second year with King Charles heading up the family’s new year celebrations but he and Camilla are keeping the Queen's charished traditions alive

In 2018, contaminated strawberries sparked panic in Australia with hundreds of thousands having to be destroyed after some people reported finding sewing needles hidden inside the fruit

Elizabeth and David Emanuel, the designers of the then Lady Diana Spencer's wedding dress, have revealed the measures taken to keep its final look secret ahead of the 1981 Royal Wedding

Kiritimati Island - the easternmost of a string of coral islands in the Pacific known as the Line Islands and is the very first place to welcome in the new year - but only since 1995

The first song heard in space was a Christmas hit. It was played nine days before Christmas Day in 1965, when two astronauts used instruments to play a classic festive tune after reporting they 'spotted a UFO' to Mission Control

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle is supposedly tipped to become an influencer after her very brief return to acting in an advert for a coffee brand she invested in back in 2020

Brits have been previously warned that if they want to make it to their New Year's plans intact they should travel before this weekend and already trains are facing widespread cancellations due to flooding

A man was left feeling embarrassed after realising why his leg turned blue - and it wasn't what he thought. He took to social media to share the unfortunate incident

Cleaning expert Armen Adamjan has shared his handy trick for making anti-bacterial spray using pines from the festive plant - and it's easier than you might think

Planning to eat your meals during a specific period can help you lose unwanted weight after indulging over the Christmas period, nutritionist Hannah Hope explains

Kim Kardashian is 'no longer looking for eye candy' in a man as her 2024 dating habits have been unveiled by a skilled celebrity psychic, which comes as her ex-husband Kanye West moves on

Veteran broadcaster James Whale said 'If I die tomorrow, I've had a good time' as he reflected on his 50 year career after being awarded an MBE for services to broadcasting in the New Year Honours

A woman took to social media to air her frustrations about her partner inviting his friends to their off-grid cabin for New Year’s Eve, despite agreeing that it would be family only

Brits are scratching their heads at a French brainteaser that has to be solved in just seven seconds. To win, all you need to do is find the fifth goose in the image

Radio legend Tony Blackburn is ending the year on a high thanks to being made an OBE, but 2023 hasn't always been so rosy for the star after having to endure some tough health battles

The recent unsettled weather affecting the country is set to continue this weekend with several yellow warnings in place across the UK, with millions warned of snow, ice, wind and rain

Host of Good Morning Britain Susanna Reid says her stint on hit show Strictly Come Dancing helped with her fitness and getting up early makes it tough to avoid afternoon snacks

Big Brother star Imogen Thomas reportedly once dated the brother of the 'vile' DJ who recorded himself urinating on a cancer patient in a sick Snapchat prank

Leona Lewis ose to fame when she won the third series of The X Factor in 2006. She went on to release hit after hit including Bleeding Love, Run and Better In Time

Travis Barker has been slammed for his controversial fashion choice in photos with Kourtney Kardashian. The new parents cosied up for a festive snap but fans all said the same thing.

This year, Prince Louis under-took his first ever royal engagement and people have been remembering the cute moment he was given his reward after volunteering in the Big Help Out

Welsh singer Dame Shirley Bassey is recognised for her services to music this year after previously becoming a dame in the 1999 honours list