The Human Body
The body contains all the internal organs, body parts, bones and muscles that make up the human anatomy. Your fleshy body has evolved over millions of years, and this is the science changing the way we understand it.
Can you really absorb plastics and chemicals through your skin?
Tiny plastic particles may be found in almost every part of your body.
How does our immune system distinguish between good and bad bacteria?
Our immune system is smart, so smart that it has worked out a nifty trick for separating the good and bad bacteria.
20 ways to easily boost your health, according to 2024’s biggest studies
Major findings could help everything from ageing to allergies.
The 10 best optical illusions that will blow your mind
Optical illusions are fun and intriguing, and we don't always know why they happen. Here are some of our favourites.
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.
The 8 science-backed secrets to a more restful night's sleep
The secret to sleeping longer isn’t spending more time in bed, it’s falling asleep faster.
The oldest person in the world in 2025
Find out who the oldest person alive is and see who else has worn the crown.
How to catch a pathological liar in the act
What’s different about the minds and personalities of prolific liars?
I'm a microplastics scientist. Here's how safe make-up really is
COMMENT | Plastics and other potentially toxic chemicals have been found in some common beauty products.
5 pills that could reverse ageing (including some you may already take)
Treatments to slow, stop, or reverse ageing is no longer the stuff of science fiction, and could be less than a decade away.
Here's what 'porn addiction' actually is (and how to manage it)
While a source of shame for some, there’s little hard evidence that X-rated sites are harmful or even addictive to regular users.
Got allergies? Blame your nose fungi, study suggests
A global team of researchers have discovered that patients with allergy-induced sniffles have different fungal colonies in their noses.
Why is it so difficult to remember our dreams?
Plus, how to improve your dream recall.
The end of sex? How human reproduction could soon change forever
New technologies could reimagine baby-making as we know it. But will they actually replace tried-and-tested (and enjoyable) methods?
Here's the best (and worst) time to drink your morning caffeine
Wakey-wakey! Find the sweet spot for
a coffee shot and science says the
benefits are grande.
We may finally know how your brain got so big
Your brain uses bucketloads of energy and scientists suggest the gut helps the body keep up with the demand.
How to boost your metabolism: 5 simple ways to speed up fat loss
Ready to welcome a leaner, healthier you? It's time for a metabolic makeover. With a few simple, research-backed changes, you can supercharge your body's calorie-burning.
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 I self-sabotage so much?
Actions which hurt your chance of success can come from low self-esteem – here are a few tips to break the habit.
Does cold weather cause the common cold?
Wrapping up warm won't save you from a sniffle and cough, unfortunately.
How do I stop taking things personally?
Try not to take it to heart.
You're (probably) cleaning your reusable water bottle wrong
A microbiologist explains what nasties may be lurking inside your water bottle.
Can I stop my period?
Menstruation isn’t just about blood.
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.