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Learning music could reverse brain ageing (even if you're already old), say scientists

Even adults who pick up a musical instrument for the first time in old age could reap the benefits

This bizarre underwater 'blue dragon' fights with stolen jellyfish venom

These blue sea slugs spend their lives hanging from the surface of the ocean

New study reveals the country with the slowest ageing rates… and the fastest

Where you live can make you age faster, depending on the of environmental, social and political risks around you

Here’s what exercise works best for your personality type

If you don't like your exercise regime don't give up – just try something new

New zombie-cell-killing drugs could end your back pain for good

The future of back pain could look very different, with treatments that target its root cause

Do dogs really understand the words used on soundboard buttons?

In some online videos, dogs seem to have conversations with their owners by pressing buttons on soundboards

Low iron is common, but fixable. Here’s how to boost your levels naturally

Iron can be easily found in a multitude of food sources to suit all diets. So why are so many of us deficient in the micronutrient?

How can I look after my knees as I get older

Here's how to improve the strength of your knees, to reduce stiffness, aches and pains as you get older

Do the tides of different seas affect each other?

Thanks to its local geography, this coastal town is affected by tidal forces from two different seas

AI therapy bots can be terrible. Unless you use these prompts

People are using AI chatbots as psychotherapists. We asked an actual therapist if that's a good idea

US meat could soon be gene-edited. Here’s what that means

Genetically modified pork could be hogging space on your plate next year. But is it truly safe, or something to squeal about?

Here's what we still don't know about microplastics in your body

Alien civilisations may be able to spy on us. Here's how

Radar used to track aeroplanes could also be broadcasting our location to nearby extraterrestrials

Your brain’s biological age can predict how long you’ll live, study finds

A new blood test could reveal how fast your organs are ageing – and what that means for your health

Today, Earth is spinning faster than usual, and scientists are baffled

Earth's spin has mysteriously been speeding up for years

Earth may be trapped inside a giant void in space, say scientists

Discovering we're living alone could solve one of the biggest problems in space science

This 'explosive' squirting cucumber can launch seeds at nearly 30mph

Nature's most explosive cucumber fires out its seeds to give them their best shot in life

Alpha males are the exception, not the rule, bold new study claims

Clear-cut male dominance is surprisingly rare in our animal relatives – and many females hold more sway than expected

Scientists uncover (very) creepy reason humans first kept pet cats

Our relationship with our feline friends may not have gotten off to the best start…

Fungi could be conscious. Here's what that means

New research on fungi suggests they could be demonstrating some form of intelligence, but not all experts are convinced.

Here's what a 3,000-year-old mummy actually smells like

Scientists have discovered what mummies smell like and it's surprisingly not too bad.

Are negative-calorie foods real?

Often touted as having zero, or even 'negative-calories', celery does indeed contain calories so it isn't a magical weight-loss food.

Mysterious 'surge' under Earth crust could reshape world map, study claims

The pulsing will eventually rip Africa apart and create a new ocean

These common 'natural beauty' ingredients are harming the planet

Consumers are right to be sensitive about what they put on their skin, but an emphasis on using 'natural' ingredients could be misleading