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This 450-million-year-old fish has gone viral in Japan for the weirdest reason
Meet the Sacabambaspis, an extinct fish without jaws or fins
The surprising real cause of prediabetes (and how to reverse it)
You can reverse the slide towards type 2 diabetes if you catch it early enough and make the right lifestyle changes
An invisible force could be changing your lifespan, study suggests
Could the secret to how long we live be linked to Earth’s magnetism?
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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
Think you know Pompeii? These are the 7 myths you probably still believe
We all think we’ve heard the story of the deadly Roman-era volcanic eruption. But there’s so much more to learn
10 times space missions went hilariously wrong
From dropped tool bags to farting astronauts, spaceflight has had its fair share of amusing mistakes and embarrassing oversights
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
How to permanently change your relationship with alcohol in 30 days
How much good can ditching drink for a month really do? Answer: A whole lot
Armed robots are now battling on Ukraine’s front line. What comes next is even stranger
Unmanned ground and air vehicles are changing warfare as we know it
What an optimal cortisol rhythm feels like – and how to make it your norm
Influencers are demonising a hormone that actually plays a star role in regulating your body
How much will exercise control my blood pressure?
How much exercise do you need to do to help control your blood pressure? A doctor explains the best exercises you can do
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
The 6 most important questions about anxiety, answered by a psychologist
Here are the simple, science-backed ways of reframing your inner demons.
Can plants count?
Plants can't count exactly like humans do, but scientists agree that they're capable of some very clever things
How can I make myself more attractive?
It turns out the most magnetic people all share a few simple habits
Are there any other Stonehenges?
Stonehenge is one of many ancient stone circles dotted around the world, in Japan, Australia and even the US
The 3 telltale signs of adult ADHD that most doctors miss
From hypermobility to heart disease, the condition impacts the whole body, not just the brain
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?
The 5 most surprising lessons about cholesterol, according to world-leading experts
From eating eggs to spotting the signs, there’s a lot to get wrong when it comes to your blood fats
'Discovery of the century': Experts have found secret DNA that could unlock a cancer vaccine
Mysterious sequences buried in our genetic code are being found to have unexpected effects
'It's extremely controversial': The bizarre, once-shunned idea that could finally cool our heating planet
As Earth's climate continues to warm, experts are increasingly wondering if we could, and should, take more drastic action and start tinkering with the planet in the hope of saving it
How does coffee change your gut?
Coffee does more than wake you up in the morning
Mercury is shrinking faster than anyone thought
Wrinkles on the surface are clues as to the planet’s previous size
Why do I have visual snow?
Do you see a world permanently overlaid with static?
