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THE secret dreams of Brits have been revealed in a bizarre “sleep census” – and then recreated with AI.It reveals common themes that keep popping up, including in the “primal fears” in our nightmares.8The ‘Sleep Census’ revealed how Brits share common dream locationsCredit: Simba / The Sleep Charity8Common dream themes included reuniting with people from the past, intimacy, or flyingCredit: Simba / The Sleep Charity8Flying was a common theme among British dreamersCredit: Simba / The Sleep CharityThousands of Brits had their dreams tracked and logged over the course of a week.And a quarter of the participants found themselves “trapped in…

ANTIBIOTICS are usually something you’ll come across if you suffer a nasty bug.The life-saving pills are used by millions every year, for a whole host of issues.They are specifically used to help our bodies fight off bacterial infections.And once upon a time, they were handed out relatively freely.But many countries have joined the fight to prevent antibiotic resistance, the drugs are no longer routinely used to treat all infections.Antibiotics don’t work for everything and here we take a look at how long it takes them to work and whether or not you need to take the full course.How long does it take for antibiotics to…

IN 100 years, future cities in the UK are unlikely to have flying cars and highways in the sky. But they might flip the script on today’s hometowns – where rental hoppers never really know their neighbours, where food is pricey and rarely homegrown, and it’s hard work to get a GP appointment.6Oram paints a fairly utopic picture of “city villages”Credit: Getty6Stephen Oram, author of We Are Not Anonymous, is an expert in what he calls “applied science fiction”, using modern day trends to forecast the future.He works with scientists and technologists to explore the possible outcomes of their research…

WE all know a quick romp can do wonders for our mood. Now, scientists say regular intimacy could help stave off depression, especially between the ages of 20 and 30. 1Having sex just once a week could help stave off depression – especially under the age of 30Credit: GettyA study from Shantou University Medical College showed that having sex just once a week could boost mental health. Experts analysed the questionnaire responses of 15,000 US adults, which covered how often they had sex and whether they suffered from symptoms of depression.They found that people who got freaky at least once…

APPLE’S next smartphone might come in a brand new colour never seen on the iPhone.The tech giant is reportedly preparing a surprise paintjob for its upcoming iPhone 17.5The Sun has imagined what an almost silvery Sky Blue iPhone Pro model might look likeCredit: The Sun / Apple5The MacBook Air in Sky Blue has a very subtle colourThis next-gen iPhone hasn’t been officially confirmed, but is expected to debut in September.And a prominent Apple leaker known online as “Majin Bu” says that the iPhone 17 Pro model will come in a new hue.This fresh colour is called Sky Blue, and it’s…

DOCTORS were shocked to discover pinworms living inside a teenager’s appendix. The 15-year-old arrived at A&E doubled over with tummy pain, feeling sick, and unable to eat – all classic signs of appendicitis.2A teenager turned up to hospital with what doctors thought was appendicitisCredit: Getty2After the organ was removed, doctors were shocked to find it riddled with pinwormsCredit: Getty Despite this, her temperature was normal, and initial tests, including blood work and imaging, were inconclusive.A pelvic ultrasound showed a small ovarian cyst, and a CT scan revealed mild constipation – but nothing that clearly pointed to appendicitis.Over the next two…

A TOUGH lifeform could survive the brutal conditions of Mars.That’s the verdict from scientists who spent five hours blasting it with a year’s worth of Martian radiation.5Mars is a brutal wasteland that is bombarded with dangerous radiationCredit: Nasa5Humans would need significant protection to survive on the red planet’s surfaceCredit: Nasa5Scientists tested whether two forms of lichen – Cetraria aculeata and Diploschistes muscorum – could survive on MarsCredit: IMA FungusLichens are common on Earth, and is known for being hardy.And scientists now think that lichens could survive the ionising radiation that life experiences on Mars.This kind of radiation is extremely damaging,…

A HOSPITAL patient called Lee Dixon got a life-saving operation after a top doctor confused him with the Arsenal footie legend.Antiques dealer Lee had been admitted following a stroke when he was visited by the cardiologist who was hoping to meet defender Dixon.4Antiques dealer Lee Dixon got a life-saving operation after a top doctor confused him with the Arsenal footie legendCredit: Neil Hope4Lee had been admitted following a stroke when he was visited by the cardiologist who was hoping to meet the defenderCredit: Neil Hope4The patient was treated at Derriford Hospital in PlymouthCredit: Getty4Lee Dixon at the heart of Arsenal’s…

A TRIO of kids channels will vanish from TV screens in a matter of hours in the latest blow to Brit viewers.The main channel has been around for 16 years, albeit with a different name when it first burst onto the scene.2POP Max’s three channels will cease broadcastingCredit: Jamie Harris / The Sun2Sky’s TV guide shows no programmes on POP Max from 10am on TuesdayCredit: Jamie Harris / The SunPOP Max will cease broadcasting on all Sky platforms from Tuesday (April 22).This includes the main POP Max and POP Max+1 on Sky Q and Sky+HD, as well as POP Max…

IT’S something we don’t miss until it’s gone – our hearing.When we start to lose things with old age, including our eyesight or mobility, it’s easy to assume it’s just part of life.3Dr Zoe Williams helps Sun readers with their health concernsCredit: Olivia WestBut you can prevent hearing loss – and doing so has more benefits than just avoiding hearing aids. It could stave off dementia, too, according to a study published last week in the journal Jama.The findings suggested that 32 per cent of dementia cases that occurred over eight years in a group of almost 3,000 people aged over…