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An invisible force could be changing your lifespan, study suggests
Could the secret to how long we live be linked to Earth’s magnetism?
Experts have found an unexpected side-effect of weight-loss drugs
GLP-1s are linked to hair and nail changes, which experts say are reversible
The 5 absolute best space images of 2026 (so far)
Jaw-dropping images of outer space from the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition
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This surprising factor could reveal how compatible you and your partner really are, says science
A shared taste in music is as good an indicator as any, scientists say
Weight-loss jabs may slow biological ageing, landmark new study suggests
GLP-1 drugs are best known for treating diabetes and obesity, but could they also help to slow down how we age?
Mercury is shrinking faster than anyone thought
Wrinkles on the surface are clues as to the planet’s previous size
This simple diet change could slow your biological age in just four weeks, study suggests
The answer could lie in the balance of what is on your plate
Even 'triple-washed' lettuce could be nowhere near as clean as you think, warn experts
As the US suffers a parasite outbreak linked to lettuce, experts share how to enjoy your summer salads safely
Experts tracked lions for four years and found something incredible
The Lion King got one major detail wrong, a new study shows
"Can and will happen": A deadly ‘tsunami from the sky’ could soon hit the US, warn experts
The recent disaster in Nepal may be a warning of what's to come for the rest of the world
Why weight-loss drugs stop working for some people (and how to fix it)
GLP-1s are touted as miracle drugs. But not everyone can benefit from their effects
5 surprising perimenopause signs most people miss, according to a doctor
One third of women aren't sure if they're in perimenopause or not
Experts just found an enormous volcano lurking under England
454 million years ago, an eruption as powerful as several thousand hydrogen bombs tore through the English east coast
Life evolved thanks to a giant poop explosion, say scientists
This so-called ‘faecal revolution’ could have been key for the emergence of life on Earth
These are the five best (and worst) birdsongs, ranked by science
From soothing warblers to screeching owls, scientists have worked out exactly which birdsongs calm us down – and which ones grate
We may finally know why it’s so hard to lose weight
A mouse study has found that 'obesity memory' in immune cells may be holding back fat loss
An everyday pill could cut dementia risk in diabetics, study suggests
Cholesterol-lowering drugs are more effective the earlier they are started, a ten-year study has found
Robots just held their own (very chaotic) athletic games. And the footage is jaw-dropping
Athlete-bots compete at the second World Humanoid Robot Games
Three simple changes in middle age could give you 13 more years without dementia, study suggests
Making healthy choices in middle age could increase your cognitive health much later in life
'Simply astonishing': Experts just found a massive lost civilisation hiding in the Amazon
Millions of people may have once inhabited the rainforest, according to experts
‘An extremely exciting milestone!’: landmark treatment slashes cholesterol by 62% with a single dose
A recent trial of an experimental gene therapy significantly lowered participants’ ‘bad’ cholesterol after just one injection
Here’s what your sex life actually reveals about your relationship
It turns out that more sex doesn’t equal more love
These are the best (and worst) ways to get your protein, says Cambridge scientist
When it comes to health, sustainability and value for money, there is one clear winner
Solar eclipse 2026: The best pictures from around the world
The Sun turned off the light across Europe
