Here's the biggest factor controlling where your body gains fat
Whether it's bums and tums or your arms and hips, flab can gather in all sorts of places. Here’s what controls body fat distribution and how to change it.
The strange reasons your dog eats grass (and poop)
Don't pretend like your pup hasn't done it.
The hidden psychology of ‘know-it-alls’: Why they think they know everything
You don't want to do it like that, you want to do it like this...
The Y chromosome is disappearing. Is this the end of men?
The Y chromosome, responsible for creating the male sex, is on the way out. But something appears to be taking its place.
New issue: Are we special?
Since the first confirmed detection of exoplanets in 1992, astronomers around the world have identified thousands of other solar systems scattered throughout space. The thing is, very few of them look like the Solar System we call home. Some have two stars instead of one at their centres, while others have planets orbiting their stars so closely that any ‘rain’ falls in the form of liquid metal. Is Earth really is unique? Or is it just one of many planets that provides a home to intelligent life?
The 9 weirdest robots in the world right now
Robots are advancing rapidly. But as they learn more and more skills, they just keep getting creepier.
Here’s what monsters could actually be real, according to science
The real-life explanations for the creatures that haunt our imaginations.
Scientists uncover two gigantic hidden ancient cities
Experts estimate without the technology, the cities would’ve taken decades to map out.
This is the highest IQ recorded in the world in 2024
Discover who the smartest person in the world in 2024 is – well, according to their intelligence quotient.
Top 10 most dangerous animals in the world
What is the deadliest animal, killing the most humans each year? If you guessed sharks, you’d be wrong.
Top reads
101 random fun facts that will blow your mind
Our collection of the best interesting trivia covers animals, biology, geography, space and much more.
How to beat anxiety: 8 simple, concrete strategies to take control of your mind
Whether in the short- or long-term, there are lots of different techniques that can help you deal with anxiety.
44 cool gadgets: Our pick of the best new tech for 2024
Welcome to our regularly updated curation of the coolest, smartest kit money can buy.
Science news
When is Daylight Savings 2024? The reason behind the US clock change, explained
And how the time shift divides the country, and one American state.
This simple exercise hack could shrink your risk of cognitive decline by 13%
Just one weekly workout could protect your brain.
These trained giant rats could become poaching's worst enemy
The new rodent crew have been trained to identify endangered animal products with a signature ‘nose poke’.
We finally know how the dinosaurs ended up ruling the planet
Mega volcanoes, strangely, may have plunged the world into icy temperatures.
Future technology
10 of the world's worst-ever inventions
From the electric tricycle to parachute coat, these are some of the most poorly received devices developed around the globe.
I bought the strangest tech from TikTok Shop. It was a disaster
TikTok Shop offers suspiciously cheap tech. But does it actually work? We found out.
Top 18 fastest cars in the world: land speed record breakers
Here are the drivers and cars that have broken the world land speed record throughout history.
It’s time we rethink how to solve loneliness
Rates of loneliness are increasing worldwide. But big-tech companies think they have the solution.
Instant Genius Podcast
From the creators of BBC Science Focus, Instant Genius is a bite-sized masterclass in podcast form. With each episode, a different world-leading expert will help you understand the latest ideas and research in the world of science and tech. We want to make you an expert in everything.
Instant Genius Podcast | Do you have synaesthesia? Why some of us can taste words
Do you experience sounds or music visually as certain shapes? Or 'hear' colours?
Instant Genius Podcast | Why you’re not actually addicted to your phone
Not all social media is unhealthy – here's how to rethink your relationship to it.
Instant Genius Podcast | How personalised medicine is about to change healthcare forever
The new power of precision treatments, explained.
Your questions answered
Our team of scientists, doctors and experts answer your burning questions - send yours to questions@sciencefocus.com
Does getting rid of mucus when I’m sick help me get better quicker?
Mucus and phlegm are important parts of the body's immune system and can help trap microbes.
The most likely explanation for haunted houses, according to science
Are there really ghosts in your house, or is there a much simpler explanation going on?
What is a fever dream?
Strange dreams are the last thing you want when feeling ill, yet they're very common.
How do you escape a riptide?
You really don't want to get caught in one of these.
Why is Moon dust so sticky?
Moondust like sand on the beach only much, much worse.
Does gravity distort space, move things through it, or both?
More than 100 years on from the conception of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, it's still a challenge to wrap your head around.
Science photo galleries
Top 11 most dangerous cities in the US
What is the most dangerous city in America? With the worst crime rates, we’ve gathered the cities that top the list in one place.
Top 10 most venomous spiders in the world
Try to guess what these 32 very zoomed in photos are
The Nikon Small World Competition celebrates 50 years of showcasing the amazing work of photomicrographers
The Universe as you have never seen it – Winners of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024
Royal Observatory Greenwich announces the amazing winners of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024.
Top 10 of the world's biggest (and deadliest) volcanic eruptions
Nothing is more terrifying than a huge volcanic eruption filling the sky.
Top 10 most dangerous roads in the world 2024
Fasten your seatbelts and hang on for dear life.