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‘US detectives can lie’: Criminologist reveals how Netflix true crime series American Nightmare exposes controversial interrogation technique that can lead to false confessions

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A criminologist claims that police interrogation techniques portrayed in Netflix thriller American Nightmare could lead to wrongful convictions. 

American Nightmare is a three-part series that tells the story of Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn who became known as the Gone Girl hoaxer couple in 2015 after the former was abducted from their home in Vallejo, California. 

For two days, the then-29-year-old was drugged and raped by her abductor before being set free, but investigators did not buy the remarkable story

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How to make the perfect cuppa: 5 leading scientists reveal their ultimate tea-making methods – so, whose technique do you agree with?

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As a nation of tea drinkers, Britons might have good reason to think they know a thing or two about making a good cuppa. 

But according to science, we might have been doing it wrong all this time.

As one American scientist’s tea recipe causes national uproar, MailOnline has asked five leading scientists for their tips on making a better brew. 

From blasting your tea in the microwave to tricking your brain with a pink mug, some of their unusual

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Technique to see the ultrafast world of electrons wins 2023 physics Nobel

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Glimpses of the ultrafast world of electrons are changing scientists’ vision of the inner workings of atoms and molecules. The 2023 Nobel Prize in physics goes to three physicists who illuminated this realm with ultrashort pulses of light, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced October 3.

Physicists Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier will split the 11 million Swedish kronor (about $1 million) prize, awarded “for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of

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A DNA leaf swab technique could revolutionize biodiversity monitoring

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Just a few swabs from a handful of leaves can say a lot about what animals are roaming in the area.

Two dozen leaf swabs from plants in Uganda’s Kibale National Park revealed a stunningly accurate genetic picture of the park’s vertebrate diversity, researchers report in the Aug. 21 Current Biology. The swabs picked up environmental DNA, or eDNA, shed from 52 animals, 30 of which could be identified to the species level. The quick and easy technique is

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How to stop sofas from sagging: Simple ‘technique’ prevents ‘significant wear’

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The sofa is the focal point of any living space but its soft appearance won’t last forever.

While keeping cushions clean and tidy is an incredibly important chore, making sure it stays plump and as good as new is equally as important.

For those whose sofa cushions might be looking a bit sad, Rachel Fowle, head of aftercare at sofas, flooring and furniture company, ScS, has shared the key to “plump up” cushions and avoid sagging.

Perfect the plump

Rachel

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The "Scandi Hairline" Technique Is Trending on TikTok—How It Can Make You Glow

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TikTok moves quickly, introducing us to trends like “mermaid hair,” “cloud skin,” and “golden-hour makeup” in just a few months. The latest trend to catch my attention is the “Scandi hairline,” a hair colour technique that brightens the face and enhances the skin’s glow. It looks incredibly natural, which is why it appealed to me.

This trend, inspired by natural blondes from Scandinavia, has taken TikTok by storm with over 46 million views. As more videos circulate, I decided to … Read more

Driving instructor shares genius technique to reverse into parking space perfectly

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A driving instructor has shared a handy tip to help drivers nail reverse parking.

Reverse parking into a bay is a regular challenge for drivers, and can also be part of a driving test, so it’s important to know how to get it right.

Theory test app The Complete Theory Test have posted a super useful video on TikTok to help new drivers – and any qualified drivers who might need to refresh their skills.

In a viral TikTok video,

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With a new body mapping technique, mouse innards glow with exquisite detail

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A mouse’s entire nervous system lights up in psychedelic hues. Clumps of immune cells attacking tumors give off a ghostly glow. The vessels that make up the body’s sewer system flare brightly.

These and other images are shining a new light on the inner workings of mice, thanks to a new technique that makes whole body imaging cheaper and faster, researchers report July 10 in Nature Biotechnology.

See-through mice are nothing new (SN: 8/14/14). But existing techniques

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