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.
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 2024
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?
The simple (and surprising) ways to sleep better during a hot night
What you can do to stay cool and rest easy.
Why bees are secretly one of Earth's most intelligent creatures
They could well be the linchpin holding Earth's entire ecosystem together... so it's no wonder they're busy. Here's everything you need to know about the important insects that are under threat.
Is it true there are ground-up cockroaches in packets of pre-ground coffee?
Fancy a cup of roach? Sorry, joe. A nice cup o' joe.
Has anyone been killed by their own inventions?
Dumb ways to die: inventor edition.
There are 27 ways hot weather can kill you. Here’s how to avoid them
Overheating can cause serious health problems.
Why free school meals are the hidden bedrock of a better society
COMMENT | The real reasons every school child should be given a healthy, nutritious meal every day.
Here's what Olympic gold medals are actually made from
And why do Olympians bite them?
This is the deadliest Olympic sport of all time
Which event has the most fatalities? (Spoiler: it's not the javelin).
Could anyone become an Olympian with enough practice?
Factors including genetics and even your birthday could have more influence on your medal hopes than practice alone.
Here’s why sand doesn’t stick to Olympic volleyball players
The hidden science of beach volleyball.
The strange reason Olympic divers have such tiny towels
There's some surprising science behind the small towels used by the likes of Tom Daley.