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Schrödinger’s cat just got warmer, and quantum physics may never be the same again
90 years on from the famous thought experiment’s conception, researchers have broken a crucial barrier in quantum physics.
Here are the worst coffee types for your cholesterol levels
Your morning cup of joe might pack a punch – just not the kind you expect
Scientists may have discovered a whole new type of life
A strange giant cylindrical lifeform might not be a fungus after all
These monkeys are the world’s best yodellers, and we have the footage to prove it
Scientists have dubbed their calls 'ultra-yodels'
Is smoking or vaping worse for you? It depends who’s asking
Research suggests vaping is one of the best ways to help smokers quit the habit. But that doesn’t mean it’s a harmless alternative to smoking
This 7,000-year-old mummy DNA has revealed a ‘ghost’ branch of humanity
Ancient remains hidden in a Libyan cave have opened the door to a long lost human lineage
Here's what your cholesterol levels say about your risk of dementia: new study
Your cholesterol levels might affect your future brain health, not just your risk of heart disease
Antibiotic resistance could soon spiral out of control. This could be our last defence
A new study warns that antibiotic use in livestock could soar by 2040 – threatening both human health and global food security
This 3-day-a-week diet could be a vital weight loss strategy, say scientists
Sticking to any diet is tough. This trick may help you achieve your weight loss goals
Pregnancy’s impact on the body lasts far longer than we realised
Sorry, Mum
Clocks change UK 2025: When do they go forward and why?
Here we go again – time to sacrifice sleep in the name of sunshine
Solar eclipse: 'Weird' double sunrise and devil horns set to dazzle the US
The first solar eclipse of 2025 could deliver one of the year's most stunning sights. Get the camera ready
Solar eclipse 2025: How and where to see the cosmic event of the year
A rare partial solar eclipse will dazzle skies on 29 March 2025. Here's everything you need to know
What your neighbourhood now says about your dementia risk
Living in a disadvantaged area could significantly increase your risk of developing dementia and speed up cognitive decline
Scientists have finally found a way to destroy the dangerous 'forever chemicals' in your home
These harmful chemicals have been linked to several types of cancer
Enjoying junk food could help you shed fat, scientists say in weight loss breakthrough
The discovery may lead to new weight loss methods that help people find more enjoyment from food
We may be getting a key sign of autism all wrong
It's less about social skills than you might think
We may finally know why teenage girls are more depressed than boys
It’s all to do with tryptophan, a nutrient found in turkey, nuts and seeds
This top-secret US space plane could reshape space warfare forever
The X-37B returned to Earth this month, but details of its time in space remain hazy, to say the least.
The anti-ageing diet: Study reveals best foods for a healthier lifespan
Comparing eight different diets, one was most closely associated with healthy ageing.
This cholesterol-lowering drug combo could save hundreds of thousands of lives, claim scientists
Scientists are urging doctors to make this the go-to treatment for people across the globe
Scientists (and taxi drivers) may have discovered the secret to beating dementia
Finding the best route to beat Alzheimer's
Strange skeleton discovery could rewrite our history of the pyramids
Subtle markings on skeletons have thrown into question what we previously believed about who was buried in pyramids
The mystery of your ‘baby amnesia’ just got even weirder
Scientists are trying to work out why adults don’t remember being babies and it’s all a bit sci-fi.