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Something ‘unprecedented’ is now happening to Earth’s rotation, scientists say
Climate change is slowing Earth's spin – and there's nothing quite like it in 3.6 million years
We may have to rethink consciousness completely. Here’s why
In their quest to pinpoint the start of human consciousness, neuroscientists are diving into some truly bizarre territory
The cholesterol-lowering supplement you might be taking without realising
Research shows that garlic affects your lipid health as well as your taste buds. But how you take it plays a big role in how well it works
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Here’s how aliens will actually make first contact with humanity
The head scientist in the international Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence committee explains how Earth’s introduction to extraterrestrials would most likely unfold
Feeling just ‘meh’ about life? It could be anhedonia – here’s how to reverse it
When everything feels... well, ‘meh’, there’s complex chemistry at play in your brain
Jaw-dropping new NASA photo shows the full power of a supermassive black hole
The new image reveals why the ‘squid galaxy’ is so bright
Why the worst foods for weight gain aren’t what you think
A study comparing different types of ultra-processed food found that some types are far healthier than others
What is the headache bone and can you really 'work it' to reduce headaches?
Here are five tips from a doctor on how to reduce tension headaches.
How many birds fly into buildings?
How many birds fly into buildings? You may be surprised to learn it's a very high number each year, higher than previous estimates
What your handwriting could reveal about your dementia risk
When a group of older adults in Portugal completed writing tests, scientists found a link between how they wrote and their brain health
Why women are 60% more likely to be injured in a car crash than men
If a man and woman are both involved in a car accident, the woman is more likely to get hurt than the man
There's a hidden 'third eye' buried in your skull – and scientists think they've finally worked out why
Far from a spiritual metaphor, a new theory is shedding light on the bizarre evolutionary quirks that gave us a hidden third eye
5 everyday habits linked to better long-term health
'Healthspan' is the new lifespan
This is the easiest weight-loss hack nutrition scientists wish everyone knew
It's not a supplement, a diet or a drug – and it works every time
The most powerful climate phenomenon on record could hit the US in 2026, experts warn
A once-in-a-century ‘super El Niño’ may be brewing in the Pacific
The legendary lost Maya 'white jaguar' city may finally have been found
In the depths of the Mexican jungle, researchers believe they’ve uncovered one of the last strongholds of the Maya civilisation
What's the worst thing you can do for the planet online?
Before blaming chatbots for everything, here’s what really dominates your online carbon footprint
The one food all cholesterol experts want you to eat
From heart health to sustainability, beans are the unsung heroes of a balanced diet
5 early signs your marriage is heading for divorce
Forget the obvious red flags. Researchers have found the real warning signs hiding in everyday relationship habits
Scientists have invented a way to erase bad memories. But should we?
We may soon be able to delete bad memories for ever. But forgetting comes at a cost
This doctor claims you can cut your dementia risk in 12 weeks
Alzheimer's isn't necessarily a genetic inevitability
Would an increase in rocket launches harm the ozone layer?
Does the increase in rocket launches to space have an impact on the ozone layer? Deterioration is a major cause for concern
What is the interstitium?
Some scientists argue that the largest organ in the human body is the interstitium, which is something of a controversial opinion
Does my brain live a little in the past?
Does your brain live in the past? Here's how the brain processes and smooths over out-of-date sensory information
