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Laughter is not just funny
Everybody enjoys a laugh but new research from an international team shows it's not as simple as you might think.

Low calorie diet can extend life
New research is giving scientists insight into why a restricted diet can lead to a longer lifespan and reduced levels of age related diseases in a wide variety of animals.

Puffin ‘sat-nav’ solves mystery of feeding flight paths
Cutting edge technology is shedding light on the daily flight paths of puffins around the Farne Islands and providing clues that could be vital to the seabirds’ survival.