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Has anyone been killed by their own inventions?
Dumb ways to die: inventor edition.
You could get paid for everything you’ve ever posted online, says scientist
A hypothetical – but possible – economic compensation model could pay online users back for their contribution to AI, says a leading computational scientist
Do any animals use other animals for sport?
Who needs a ball when you have a pufferfish to hand?
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We could soon solve the world’s biggest archaeological puzzle
Artificial intelligence is helping archaeologists unlock Earth’s oldest secrets.
This ‘gruesome’ execution pit is raising unsettling questions about the Vikings
The disturbing burial site contained decapitated corpses and body parts stacked on top of each other. Yet what happened there remains a mystery
An ‘astonishingly’ large new dinosaur species has been discovered in the Sahara
This school-bus-sized predator was so unusual that scientists didn't recognise it at first
Why people living at higher altitudes are less prone to diabetes
Red blood cells soak up more sugar from the blood when deprived of oxygen
What would happen if I got eaten by a python?
If you got eaten by a snake, it could take a whole month to digest you... but it would at least leave your hair
How difficult would it be to fly through the asteroid belt?
Forgot what science-fiction has told you, flying through an asteroid belt would be a major challenge.
4 ridiculously easy ways to upgrade your pancakes, according to science
Whether you’re going fluffy or thin, these easy science hacks will take your pancake game to the next level.
This ancient bacterium could help solve the antibiotic resistance crisis – or worsen it
The discovery of 5,000-year-old bacteria – that was until recently trapped in ice – could help or hinder humanity’s battle against infection
Scientists spent a decade recording the Arctic Ocean. What they heard raises some unsettling questions
The Arctic used to be one of the quietest places on Earth. But all that’s changing, putting animals at risk
Here's the best (and worst) time to drink your morning caffeine
Wakey-wakey! Find the sweet spot for
a coffee shot and science says the
benefits are grande.
We may finally know what really causes social anxiety – and how to reverse it
Social fear isn’t just psychological. New research is uncovering its biological roots – and how to reset them.
A strange leak in Earth’s core may be pushing ancient gold upward
Precious metals may be escaping from the planet’s core. This hotly debated subject could help us understand Earth’s evolution and determine whether life exists elsewhere in the Universe
The simple ways you can change your personality, according to a cognitive neuroscientist
Want to become more confident, extroverted or assertive? Science shows that with a few simple changes, you can unlock your best self.
How to spot dementia early and reduce your risk by half
New science is uncovering how Alzheimer’s could be detected decades before symptoms strike
How long does it really take to fall in love? Here’s what science says
Certain animals can form lifelong bonds in a single day. But what about humans?
The world's tiniest (and cutest) deer needs your attention, say experts
It’s barely bigger than a house cat
It’s time to change your relationship with dopamine
Going on a ‘dopamine detox’ probably isn’t going to boost your mood and focus.
The 7 biggest ocean mysteries scientists can't explain
Weird noises, mysterious constructions and strange disappearances have left scientists scratching their heads. Here are seven phenomena we still can’t explain.
Climate change is making frogs 'sexier', scientists say
Things are heating up at the water’s edge – in more ways than one
Why your brain won't shut up at night (and the simple way to shush it)
Trouble sleeping? A lot on your mind? Use this trick and sedate your synapses.
Bird poop powered one of the Americas’ greatest ancient kingdoms, study finds
Archaeological analysis of items from a South American kingdom reveals their prosperity was built on bird poop
