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Once-in-a-generation planet parade tonight: How to see the rare 7-planet alignment
A rare occurrence, the planet parade is an event any astronomy fan should try to catch.
We could soon end wrinkles and grey hair forever, study suggests. Here's how
Through the use of naturally-occuring hormones, scientists believe they can fight the signs of ageing occuring.
Baby turtles filmed performing (a very cute) dance when they're excited for food
Loggerhead turtles navigate using Earth's magnetic fields and bust a move when they recognise their feeding grounds.
Alien life on Mars: Ancient beach discovery may offer clearest proof yet
It's no Greek island, but the red planet's beaches may still have attracted microbial vacationers.
Dementia breakthrough: Science can now measure your brain’s true ‘biological age’
Combining MRI scans and AI could reveal how old your brain is and how fast it’s ageing.
How to spot a narcissist: Scientists may have discovered a key new sign
According to a new study, narcissists are more likely to feel socially excluded.
Massive new energy source could be hiding in Earth’s mountains
Hydrogen gas might be generated in the millions-of-years long processes.
Always tired? A fixed bedtime matters more than sleep duration, study finds
Consistently falling asleep and waking at the same time each night is more important for a long life than previously thought.
Earth's core may be changing shape – and it has scientists puzzled
Strange changes to seismic waves deep under the planet could reveal unusual activity in the Earth's core.
Most of us are overeating protein... and it’s driving up fat levels
We're likely over-consuming the world's most profitable nutrient – and it’s wrecking our waistlines.
Human crowds act just like liquids, and we have the footage to prove it
When crowds reach a high density of people per square meter, ripple-like movements begin to form.
Asteroid on Earth collision course could spark global winter, warn experts
Bennu, the near-Earth asteroid, is giving scientists reason for concern.
This one supplement could slow your biological age
A new study suggests taking omega-3 regularly could knock four months off your biological age
We finally know how life on Earth started, staggering new asteroid discovery suggests
A ‘briny broth’ may unlock the secrets of life both on Earth and further afield.
Mouse with two dads created in major biological breakthrough
A scientific first, this feat of stem cell engineering poses questions for the future of reproduction.
Are we the only species to have been through a stone age?
Who is the originator of the stone tool? The evidence leaves a confusing mystery.
Here’s how more power outages could soon spread across the US
A rise in power cuts is linked to climate change, study finds
A bizarre ‘chirping’ in space is puzzling scientists
In space, nobody can hear you scream…but they might detect a cosmic chirp and translate it into audio waves for you.
Here’s which child is probably parents’ favourite, according to science
A new study found that parent’s favouritism can manifest in multiple ways, including how much money they spend on their children.
Here are 61 surprising ways Ozempic can change your body
Ozempic and Wegovy are best known for aiding weight loss, but their impact goes much further.
Incredible new Pompeii discovery reveals the lives of the ancient super-rich
They took saunas to the next level.
Here's the best way to prevent depression in retirement: new study
Several factors – including your income and marital status – can influence depression in later life.
This ‘internet of animals’ could unlock the secrets of nature’s greatest superpowers
Scientists are using electronic tags and satellites to track wild animals and build a data network.
This is the most effective way to quit vaping, according to Oxford scientists
Want to kick the habit? A review of research into vaping could help.