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Just one day in your life could soon reveal how long you’ll live
After building a Truman Show experiment, scientists were able to predict the lifespans of their 81 subjects
This stunning 3D map lets anyone explore real human organs down to a single cell
It’s far less gross than it sounds (we promise) and could have major implications for how we understand anatomy and disease
This terrifying new dinosaur could rewrite the origins of T. rex
The emergence of the world’s most iconic predator remains a scientific mystery. This latest discovery offers a critical clue
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The genius stealth inventions making people, planes and cities invisible
Scientists around the world are working on ways to hide us from sight. But how close are we to developing tech that could make us invisible?
Why does drinking alcohol make it so much harder to lose weight?
Downing drinks can trick your body into prioritising alcohol processing, temporarily pausing fat burning
How do I stop clenching my jaw at night?
A surprisingly common problem with an easy fix
Why millions of people keep sharing the same false memories
Research suggests that your recollections aren’t just worryingly fallible, they’re also surprisingly malleable. So could someone plant a false memory in your mind?
‘Stunning’ new treatment may reverse frailty after just one dose
A landmark trial suggests stem cells can reverse the physical decline of ageing
Even experts can't tell if these faces are AI-generated or not. Can you?
Even ‘super recognisers’ of human faces struggle – can you do better?
Why do I hear a heartbeat in my pillow?
No, your pillow doesn't have a heartbeat. That's you you're hearing
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.
Why do we have two of some organs, but only one of others?
Not just humans, but most animals, have a strange system for organs
Scientists spot signs of cannibal killer whales in Russian waters
Two severed fins bearing the tooth marks of other killer whales have raised a troubling question: are some orcas hunting their own kind?
5 science-backed rules for turning money into long-term happiness
How to earn, spend and save to regain control and achieve long-lasting happiness
The anti-ageing diet: 6 science-backed changes to protect your skin, body and brain from getting older
New research is revealing the links between what you eat and how you age… And the foods that might help you slow the ageing process down.
What's the best way to end a relationship?
There is no easy way, but there are some key things to do right
International Women's Day | 22 pioneering women in science you really should know about
We’ve all heard of the likes of Ada Lovelace, Rosalind Franklin and Marie Curie, but there are many more famous women in STEM that deserve your attention.
Do babies only see in black and white for the first month?
The world looks very different through their eyes.
The end of food allergies is tantalisingly close. Here are the frontrunners for a cure
The number of severe immune reactions to food is reaching epidemic proportions, but a one-size-fits-all cure could be on the horizon.
Diabetes can now be easily reversed. Here’s how
With the right steps, it’s possible to put type 2 diabetes into remission and restore healthy blood glucose levels
How much of the ocean floor have we actually explored?
The Ocean is unbelievably large and hard to navigate, but are we any nearer to understanding it?
The hidden psychology of ‘know-it-alls’: Why they think they know everything
You don't want to do it like that, you want to do it like this...
How will the Moon moving away from Earth affect us?
But don't worry, we've got a few million until the problems start
Could the Universe explode?
The Universe probably won't explode... but that doesn't mean it isn't possible
