Everyday science
Physics, chemistry and biology are your "big three", but there are so many more branches of science, including the formal sciences, natural sciences and social sciences. They're all here, and you can rely on us to put the 'fun' in fundamental science for you.
When's the best time to salt a steak?
One of the great questions of our time, answered.
The psychological tricks you need to survive your family this Christmas
Affective labelling and scheduled escapes: the psychological tactics you need for a merry (and sane) Christmas.
How to prime your hunger hormones to avoid over-indulgence this Christmas
Breakfast or no breakfast on Christmas day?
The easiest way to cook a scrumptious turkey this Christmas, according to science
A food scientist reveals his top tips to ensure this year's turkey is delicious, not sawdusty.
101 best dad jokes of all time to make you laugh
You'll find dad jokes for days with our list of the best.
Are you in a cult? Here's how celebrity leaders can manipulate their followers
Celebrities have always attracted cult-like followings, but fans are taking their devotion to new levels. When are pop culture obsessions real cults, and what are the warnings?
The top 10 happiest countries in the world 2025
One ticket to Luxembourg, please.
We might finally know how the pyramids were built
Breakthrough studies are beginning to paint a spectacular picture.
Could I build a nuclear reactor in my shed?
Don't try this at home. Or in your garden.
Good habits are life-changing: A psychologist's guide to hacking your brain's autopilot
Our lives are filled with habitual behaviours, both good and bad, but how do they form and how can we build better ones?
Why do batteries drain faster in cold weather?
Brrrrrilliant, my battery died.
Why some kitchen utensils could be poisoning you
Black plastic utensils, plastic chopping boards, and non-stick pans could be releasing harmful chemicals into your food.
Is climate change making turbulence worse?
Hope you're stocking up on sickbags.
A common texting habit could make your messages seem insincere
While most texters admitted to using this writing shortcut, they weren’t too pleased to be on the receiving end of it.
How deadly is quicksand?
Turns out quicksand may not be as dangerous as you think.
This is the highest IQ recorded in the world in 2025
Discover who the smartest person in the world in 2024 is – well, according to their intelligence quotient.
When is Daylight Savings 2024? The reason behind the US clock change, explained
And how the time shift divides the country, and one American state.
The most likely explanation for haunted houses, according to science
Are there really ghosts in your house, or is there a much simpler explanation going on?
Why you feel awful when the clocks go back (and how to fix it)
The end of British Summer Time can be a wake-up call for our circadian health
Does gravity distort space, move things through it, or both?
More than 100 years on from the conception of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity, it's still a challenge to wrap your head around.
What genre of music makes you most productive?
Read this before making your revision playlist.
How to spot the 'covert narcissists' hiding in your life
Not all narcissists are loudmouth egotists, according to a growing body of science. There are also covert manipulators lurking in most social circles.
The hidden rules of appetite that are ruining your weight loss plans
Obesity is on the rise, but as we blame our unhealthy food-ridden environment and look to wonder drugs to get rid of unwanted fat, what role do our genetics play?
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?