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How to tell the difference between bloating and belly fat
The simple signs – and what to do about each
The top 22 most ugly animals in the world
Not all creatures can be beautiful, but they all have interesting stories to tell
Try not to smile at these 5 feel-good science stories from 2025
When 2025 got a bit much, science stepped in with the good news we needed to hear
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Why is Mars red?
For centuries – maybe millennia – humans have wondered why Mars has a reddish hue
How we got dinosaurs spectacularly wrong for more than a century
Turns out the T. rex was a feathery genius.
What do my farts say about my health?
Plus, what you can do if you're suffering discomfort
101 best dad jokes of all time to make you laugh
You'll find dad jokes for days with our list of the best.
What are some of the spookiest experiments we've ever done?
Definitely best not to try these at home...
Why Christmas with family overwhelms your brain (and how to cope)
Affective labelling and scheduled escapes: the psychological tactics you need for a merry (and sane) Christmas.
How to prime your hunger hormones to avoid over-indulgence this Christmas
Breakfast or no breakfast on Christmas day?
Why scientists once thought the platypus was an elaborate hoax
The platypus is such a strange animal that it was originally thought to be an elaborate hoax by pranksters
How the 'Christmas tree worm' evolved one of the ocean’s strangest senses
Meet the bizarre underwater worm that looks like a Christmas decoration and sees through its gills.
‘It’s completely out of control’: Scientists warn bird flu could spark a human pandemic in 2026
Bird flu has been rampaging through wildlife and farm animals worldwide. Will it make the long-feared jump to people?
Why the Moon's far side is now the prize every country wants
There’s only one place to go if we want to catch sight of the cosmic dawn
Climate change will soon make Earth's days longer. Here’s what that means for the planet
Two recent studies have shown that global warming is changing things in ways we couldn’t imagine
Only a genius could solve these 7 Christmas puzzles in 10 minutes
Is your grey matter feeling a bit fried? Give it a workout with these tricky puzzles.
A Christmas gift guide for people with more money than sense
What do you get from the person who has everything?
These ‘impossible’ galaxies are breaking the Universe as we know it
It appears infant galaxies were much bigger babies than astronomers bargained for
How deep can a penguin dive?
Penguins are skilled divers, transitioning from land to water with smooth movements. But what's the deepest a penguin can actually dive?
4 surprising, proven rules to avoid getting sick this winter
We all know the basics of avoiding winter bugs, but science is uncovering lesser-known tricks that make a real difference
Can any animals see in infared?
While infrared light is invisible to most animals, there are some, including salmon, bullfrogs and snakes, that can see it
This 'phantom' jellyfish is bigger than a bus – and keeps lurking in shallow waters
New (very rational) fear unlocked – thanks nature
Do I have alexithymia?
If you struggle to identify your feelings on a regular basis, you might just have alexithymia – here's how you can know if you do
How many spiders are in my house?
Your house may contain dozens of spiders. Or far more...