More than a squeeze: Men are more likely than women to find hugs arousing, study finds

Daily Mail - Oct 28, 2026

A hug from your partner might feel warm and reassuring - but for some people, it could be stirring up very different emotions.

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U.S. Restricts Trade With Chinese Genomics Company
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The move will block shipments from BGI, a major Chinese firm that U.S. officials allege is associated with forced labor and the abuse of minority groups.

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Earth's oceans are unique in the solar system and essential for life, but experts say that our planet wasn't always so blue.

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In a unilateral declaration by the health secretary, several injections promoted by online influencers will become widely available. The F.D.A. had advised against the move.

What's the healthiest packet of crisps? Dietician reveals why lentil chips are worse for you than Walker's - and the best bag to pick
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These days, crisps aren't limited to one vegetable; they're made from lentils, chickpeas, corn - and are baked, rather than fried.

Brain Disease Is Pervasive in N.F.L., New Estimate Suggests
Oct 28, 2026
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Why is ACOTAR so popular? As fans take the day off work to binge the latest Sarah J. Maas novel, psychologists reveal why 'fairy porn' has become the must-read genre
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Uncanny Valley! Realbotix's latest humanoid robot features silicone skin and eerily lifelike movements - but it costs $60,000
Oct 28, 2026
Uncanny Valley! Realbotix's latest humanoid robot features silicone skin and eerily lifelike movements - but it costs $60,000

The Echo bots feature ultra-realistic silicone skin and 39 degrees of freedom, meaning they can move around just like real people.

US launches nuclear readiness drills with 'doomsday planes' and bombers airborne nationwide
Oct 28, 2026
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The plastics lurking in your cuppa: Tea bags release BPA, plasticisers and up to 2,500 microplastic particles into your brew, study warns
Oct 28, 2026
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A piping hot cup of tea might be a comforting start to the day, but scientists have issued a 'critical warning' that your brew could be bursting with plastics.

Can Scientists Make Football Safer?
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Can Scientists Make Football Safer?
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Researchers are exploring novel ways to treat, even prevent, the brain disease C.T.E. One of the most surprising: near-infrared light.

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