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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
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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
How to cut your dementia risk by a third in just 12 weeks
Alzheimer's isn't 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 Here's how the brain processes and smooths over out-of-date sensory information
A bizarre flickering light is forcing scientists to rethink where reality comes from
Stroboscopic light therapy started in the lab, detoured through wellness culture, and arrived somewhere genuinely interesting
You fart 32 times a day on average. Scientists built this underwear to prove it
A new (under)wearable sensor sits in your pants and sniffs your farts, in the hopes of revealing clues about your gut health
What are the Gates of Hell, and why do they keep burning?
Why do the 'Gates of Hell' in Turkmenistan's Karakum Desert keep burning?
The first known dentist was actually a Neanderthal, study finds
Russian archaeologists have discovered evidence of a sophisticated dental procedure that took place nearly 60,000 years ago
What's the world's longest oil spill?
The largest oil spill on planet Earth isn't man-made and releases around 17 tonnes of oil into the sea every day for the last 500,000 years
How hidden 'overtiredness' is ruining your sleep – and how to fix it
Unchecked emotional exhaustion can scupper your slumber when you need it most. Here are the simple tools you need to reset your sleep – and enhance your emotional regulation
The US coastline is heading for an ocean disaster even faster than we thought, study suggests
New research suggests the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation could weaken by half this century with wide ranging consequences for weather, food and sea levels across the world
Does sleeping on your side give you wrinkles?
Your face has fault lines – and every night you spend lying on them, you're making them worse
What animal has the weirdest pee?
From dolphins that pee in arcs to reptiles that pee in solids, nature's bladders are full of surprises
Why humans simply aren’t built for strict monogamy
This is what science actually says about humans’ capacity for commitment
