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Earth's core may be changing shape – and it has scientists puzzled
Strange changes to seismic waves deep under the planet could reveal unusual activity in the Earth's core.
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.
Balding cure: We may finally have a simple way to reverse hair loss
More than half of men and millions of women are affected by hair loss. It causes low self-esteem in some and anxiety in others. Thankfully, scientists around the world are getting to the roots of the problem with pioneering new treatments.
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.
Eating more polyphenols could be the secret to a longer, healthier life. Here’s how
They could help lower your risk of cancer.
The hidden ovary condition all women should know about, according to a doctor
Premature ovarian insufficiency is one of many overlooked women's health conditions.
What exactly do water filters filter out?
They don’t necessarily remove all contaminants.
Bizarre ghost particles are wreaking havoc with our sensitive technology
Neutrinos are difficult to detect, but they’re starting to show up in places where they’re not wanted.
Human crowds act just like liquids, and we have the footage to prove it
When crowds reach a high density of people per square meter, ripple-like movements begin to form.
Asteroid on Earth collision course could spark global winter, warn experts
Bennu, the near-Earth asteroid, is giving scientists reason for concern.
The 15 weirdest pictures of nature's smallest animals
Take a look at some of the most stunning insects from around the world.
This deer-riding monkey could rewrite the story of evolution. Here’s why
New research suggests that cultural practices in the animal kingdom can develop across species boundaries.
This one supplement could slow your biological age
A new study suggests taking omega-3 regularly could knock four months off your biological age
It’s time to change your relationship with dopamine
Going on a ‘dopamine detox’ probably isn’t going to boost your mood and focus.
What are the chances I'll be hit by a falling satellite?
What are the chances of you getting hit by space debris? Let's check the odds.
The world's driest deserts are flooding, and it has scientists puzzled
These are usually the driest places on Earth. So why are they seeing so much rain, and what can we do about it?
How mucus kept this air-breathing eel hidden from scientists for 30 years
The lungfish isn't like other fish... for one key reason.
Vitamin D: How much your body actually needs (and how to get it)
The so-called sunshine vitamin keeps on beaming, with research showing a wide variety of health benefits. So why are so many people deficient?
It’s 2050 and schools look like…
With the advancements of artificial intelligence, virtual reality and a variety of other important technologies, the way we learn will soon look completely different.
Why do polar bears have black skin?
It doesn't quite sound right, but its true.
What is Mexico's Zone of Silence
It's an area filled with bizarre plants and animals.
Our chances of finding alien life just skyrocketed. Here’s why
Samples from the asteroid Bennu could not only give us insights into life on Earth but also the potential for more across the Universe.
We finally know how life on Earth started, staggering new asteroid discovery suggests
A ‘briny broth’ may unlock the secrets of life both on Earth and further afield.
Mouse with two dads created in major biological breakthrough
A scientific first, this feat of stem cell engineering poses questions for the future of reproduction.