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Why you feel awful when the clocks go back (and how to fix it)
The official end of summer can be a wake-up call for our circadian health
Most solar systems look nothing like ours. Here’s why
Although key details are missing from the story of how our Solar System formed, recent discoveries are helping scientists fill in the blanks
How long should we extend human life?
We’re all getting older. But how long should we be able to keep getting older for?
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The strange science behind humanity's oldest monster stories
The real-life explanations for the creatures that haunt our imaginations.
Can animals play video games?
From dolphins to pigs: Inside the surprising world of nature's gamers
This bold new treatment may have just cracked how to reverse Alzheimer’s
Thousands have had the procedure in China, with dramatic stories of recovery. But experts remain deeply divided on the evidence
A drug-free treatment for diabetes and obesity is within reach, say experts (and it's not exercise)
A new high-tech device reduced blood sugar levels and body weight in early trials on mice
Why most hauntings have a surprisingly rational (and scientific) explanation
Are there really ghosts in your house, or is there a much simpler explanation going on?
These might be the nine best science photos from the past 30 years
The Wellcome Trust celebrates 30 years of awe-inspiring images at the forefront of science and health
Flexibility helps you live longer and age well. Here's how to boost yours in minutes
Find out how being more flexible could change your life – and even extend it
How old is the Universe, really?
We might not know when the Big Bang actually was
7 subtle signs your marriage is heading for divorce, according to psychologists
Relationships rarely break down out of the blue
How to spot the subtle signs of ‘type 1.5’ diabetes
Misdiagnosis rates for this rare type of diabetes could be complicating treatment for patients
‘We’re standing at a threshold’: A mind-blowing new discovery could unlock scar-free healing
Healing a wound without leaving a scar is something we could all do while in the womb. But unlocking this ability after birth has proven impossible. Until now…
How to change your perception of time (and make life seem longer)
Can we feel like we have more time by bending our perception of it?
8 simple, surprising ways to improve your sleep, according to world-leading experts
The secret to sleeping longer isn’t spending more time in bed, it’s falling asleep faster
The immune system reboot: How to prime your body’s defences to slow ageing
Ignore pseudo-science supplements promising to solve inflammation & prevent illness, and learn the truth about recalibrating your body’s defences for long-term health
Experts now say you have far more than five senses. Here’s what you never noticed
Neuroscientist Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett discusses the different ways we’re able to perceive the world
How much does the average human body cost?
How much would it cost to make you from scratch? Spoiler: not much
The 10 most powerful (and deadly) volcanic eruptions in recorded history
Nothing is more terrifying than a huge volcanic eruption filling the sky.
'Thought to be lost forever': After 2,000 years, a library buried by Pompeii’s eruption is finally revealing its secrets
The scrolls of Herculaneum are being unravelled by AI (among other things)
Why is it so difficult to remember our dreams?
Plus, how to improve your dream recall
What your dreams can reveal about your personality, according to experts
Our nighttime imaginings reveal more about us than we thought
'It's just incredible': The 6 strangest discoveries experts have made about Stonehenge
The more we learn about the ancient monument, the stranger it gets
