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One of the experiment participants gestures as he leaves the capsule after three months
Men emerge from Mars experiment
Six volunteers emerge after spending three months in a capsule designed to test the isolation of a trip to Mars.

Hannah Clark Full recovery for two hearts girl
A 16-year-old girl who made UK history when she had a donor heart grafted onto her own as a baby has made a full recovery.

An Australian soldier. File photo Australia seeks new army robots
Australia launches a competition to build a new generation of military robots that can do some of the army's "dirty work".

Generic books Library book return 46 years late
A man who borrowed a library book 46 years ago for his father finally returns it, but avoids a £2,500 fine.

Police admit charity cycle error
A police force admits it was wrong to give a fixed penalty to a charity cyclist caught pedalling up a motorway.

Cats 'exploit' humans by purring
Cats use "soliciting purrs" to manipulate their owners in order to get attention and food, researchers suggest.

Swearing 'helps to reduce pain'
Cursing is an effective way to cope with pain, research suggests.

Rail staff face 'smile police'
A Japanese train company is to scan the faces of staff to ensure that they are smiling enough.

Saudi 'genie' sued for harassment
A family in Saudi Arabia goes to court against a spirit they accuse of theft and harassment, reports say.

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Ladybird in Colorado Ladybird invasion in Colorado

Belly dance class Egypt loses taste for belly dancing

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