Can You Tell Which Of These Bizarre Science Headlines Was Actually An April Fools’ Joke?

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When it comes to April Fools' day, navigating the Internet can become a chore. Endless stories designed to catch you out, or just make you laugh, by blending fact and fiction.

But this hallowed day can also be a headache for people with somewhat more outlandish research to publish. After all, if you have serious evidence that seems out of this world, who is going to believe you?

So, to help you out, we’ve picked out some of the scientific stories from this week that might seem absurd, but are very much a reality.