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Why do dogs love to play with trash?
Just like wild wolves, our pampered pups can enjoy playing in and with the foulest-smelling stuff
Taking common vitamin D supplement may actually lower your levels of vitamin D3
Yes, you read that right
What doctors actually want you to know about sports supplements
Athletic enhancers are big business. But it's not always clear which ones actually work – and what might be in them
Why do more perimenopausal women get diagnosed with ADHD?
More perimenopausal women are getting diagnosed with ADHD than ever before
6 simple science-backed ways to boost your attention span
Primed for constant interruptions, your brain is now distracting itself, says science. It’s time to break the cycle and retrain your focus
How to beat the afternoon slump (without a nap)
Recent research is revealing what's causing your post-lunch lethargy and how to get your brain back into gear
How to become a morning person, according to science
If you’re a night owl, you probably have a hard time waking in the morning. Here's how you can tinker with your body clock to make it easier to rise with the larks.
Scientists are now seriously asking if humans were seeded by aliens. Here's why
The idea that life on Earth began elsewhere in space has long been controversial, but it's now gaining traction
Why do people’s exercise needs vary so much?
Understanding your own needs is the key to effective exercise.
How should you talk to someone who has just lost a loved one?
When a loved one is processing grief, don't assume you know how they feel
Are there any other Stonehenges?
Stonehenge is one of many ancient stone circles dotted around the world, in Japan, Australia and even the US
Most of us are overeating protein... and it’s driving up fat levels
We're likely over-consuming the world's most profitable nutrient – and it’s wrecking our waistlines.
How to cut your dementia risk: 7 key lessons from the world’s most important studies
The latest research is revealing clues about how you might be able to lower your chances of getting dementia. Here’s what the science says about keeping your mind sharp.
We may soon know how to stop dogs ageing, and humans could be next
Cutting-edge anti-ageing advances could extend your dog’s lifespan – and help sniff out the secrets to human longevity too
Social fitness is the biggest predictor of a happy life. Here’s how to improve yours
Enjoying the weather? Did you see the game? Small-talk and simple face-to-face interactions have a bigger effect on our wellbeing than you might think. So, do you fancy a cuppa?
What will spacesuits of the future look like?
Spacesuits of the future could recycle an astronaut's pee back into drinking water
Meet the team tasked with saving Earth from world-ending asteroids
When asteroids come tearing towards Earth, we rely on ESA's planetary defence team to save us from disaster
5 simple ways to prime your microbiome for easier weight loss
You are what they eat, it turns out. So, here are five ways you can feed your gut’s microbes for effective weight loss.
The best simple, science-backed way to tell if you’re drinking enough water
No, you don't necessarily have to drink eight glasses of water a day.
Could scientists upload an animal brain to a computer?
From tiny worms to cloning yourself, welcome to the weird science of brain uploads
How can I beat compassion fatigue?
If emotional exhaustion is dragging you down, here's what you can do about it
How understanding nothingness might just explain everything
There's a big, gaping hole in our understanding of the Universe. Meet the scientists trying to understand it
We might finally know how the pyramids were built
Breakthrough studies are beginning to paint a spectacular picture.
This strange skull has completely baffled scientists for 60 years – until now
The Petralona skull was discovered in Greece in 1960, yet who this person was or when they lived has remained a mystery
