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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
Meet the vagus nerve: a hidden switch that could calm your anxiety
Could wearable tech help combat anxiety?
6 science-backed ways to protect and improve your memory
Forgetfulness doesn't have to be an inevitable part of life
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6 simple ways to instantly improve your dog’s life, according to science
What's the way to your dog's heart? A steak? A permanent place on the sofa? On open car window to lean out of during a long drive?
9 of the world’s weirdest-ever military inventions
From vomit guns to nuclear chickens, these are some truly bizarre ideas that never quite took off
‘A really substantive jump’: The most powerful weight-loss drug ever tested has arrived
A new weight-loss drug has arrived. And it’s far more powerful than anything that came before
6 simple, science-backed ways to fix your broken 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
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
Why do people’s exercise needs vary so much?
Understanding your own needs is the key to effective exercise
What your nails are trying to tell you about your health
A leading dermatologist explains what's normal – and what isn't
The best technique for spotting a liar, according to psychologists
What’s different about the minds and personalities of prolific liars?
How to overcome the biggest barrier to weight loss
Research suggests your fat cells have a memory, hence any weight you lose always seems to find its way back to your body
The genius tricks that make any new habit actually stick, according to a psychologist
Our lives are filled with habitual behaviours, both good and bad, but how do they form and how can we build better ones?
The weird, high-stakes plan to save Earth from a world-ending asteroid
When asteroids come tearing towards Earth, we rely on ESA's planetary defence team to save us from disaster
The single cheapest (and most surprising) way to add years to your life, according to a major Harvard study
Experts have spent generations tracking exactly how powerful it really is
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
Experts just found an enormous volcano lurking under England
454 million years ago, an eruption as powerful as several thousand hydrogen bombs tore through the English east coast
What you're (probably) getting wrong about sexual desire
Better education and awareness of one of our most basic needs is an often overlooked field of research
Will we ever know how many people died in 9/11?
Health conditions related to the terrorist attacks in New York City are only now making themselves known, more than two decades later
9 subtle signs your co-worker is a narcissist, according to leading psychologists
How to spot the pattern before it wears you down
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?
We might finally know how the pyramids were built
Breakthrough studies are beginning to paint a spectacular picture.
'Extraordinary!': The 8 strangest discoveries experts have ever made inside Chernobyl
From radiation-eating fungi to tanned frogs, scientists are making extraordinary discoveries in the ruins of the 1986 meltdown
10,000 steps, 8 hours sleep: Here's what science actually says about recommended health targets
The simple guidelines that could transform your health – and the ones you should ignore
