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The new research challenging everything we know about habit formation
From spending less time on your phone to getting outdoors more often, now is the time to try forming a new good habit
Do tigers ever befriend their prey?
Do tigers ever befriend their prey? An unlikely bromance with a goat might hold the answers
The hidden sleep condition that’s probably behind your tiredness
A billion of us are regularly gasping for breath at night… and, despite how noisy that can be, most of us don’t even realise
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Do any animals hoard treasure?
Meet the bearded vulture, known to use man-made objects in its nests which last generations and now act as 'natural museums'
The one conversation all couples need to have about cheating, according to a psychologist
There is more than one way to be unfaithful to your partner
An invisible smoke is spreading across US cities – and making people more violent
Wildfires not only wreck homes and livelihoods, new research suggests that their smoke may affect mental health – and cause an increase in violent crime
Mini world near Pluto is far more active than it should be – and experts are baffled
A ghostly atmosphere has been detected around a minor planet beyond Neptune
How to spot the 'covert narcissists' hiding in your life
Not all narcissists are loudmouth egotists, according to a growing body of science. There are also covert manipulators lurking in most social circles
Is climate change making turbulence worse?
Hope you're stocking up on sickbags
Why even a mild UK heatwave can feel hotter than America's worst
Paddling pool? Check. Ice cream? Check. Sweat patches? Check, check
A 'Jesus Christ lizard' has been filmed running on water – and the footage is incredible
Meet the 'Jesus Christ lizard' that can run on water (science hasn't yet discovered if it can turn that water into wine, as of yet)
Deadly fungal storms are now sweeping the US – and spreading a disease few doctors recognise
And the problem is just getting worse
Why does it get harder to stand up as you get older?
Creak, crack, pop, groan...
Experts have found a new type of cholesterol. And it could be the most dangerous
Experts have found a new type of cholesterol. And it could be the most dangerous
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
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
