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.
A flesh-eating parasite has almost reached the US border. Should we be worried?
A deadly fly once wiped out across North America has resurfaced in northern Mexico
30 astonishing close-up images that make the smallest things look epic
Life in stunning detail
There's a 'critical' design flaw in women's running shoes, warn scientists
The shoes’ design might be getting in the way of the comfort and performance of female runners
New issue: What we got wrong about ADHD and why it matters
Psychology is rife with myths: you only use 10 per cent of your brain; you’re either left-brained or right-brained; your brain has a ‘learning style’. Culture is littered with ideas that would have any decent psychologist rolling their eyes. At 146 years old, psychology is no spring chicken, but compared to something like astronomy, it’s a toddler. Since the subject is still in its infancy, a lot of the early ideas about human thought and behaviour linger, giving rise to misconceptions about how our brains work. While erroneous conclusions about the ‘left/right brain’ idea is relatively harmless, others can get us into trouble. TV in the 90s taught us that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was something only kids had – the unruly, fidgety kind that couldn’t sit still long enough to do their homework. The trouble is, psychology and the early narrative around the condition oversimplified what was happening. As we learn more about the disorder, those assumptions are crashing into real people’s lives and a forgotten generation of undiagnosed people are emerging, having struggled their whole lives. This issue, we investigate why millions are waking up to the new reality of ADHD.
Here's the skincare advice collagen experts wish more people knew
A victim of advertising embarks on a journey to understand the true benefits of products that promise to boost her collagen
The surprising ways Parkinson’s can now be spotted years early
A wave of new breakthrough tech could detect the disease years – even decades – before major symptoms strike
Would I be healthier if I moved next to a golf course?
Living near a golf course might improve your access to greenery, but all that grass has a dark side
Why does my eyelid randomly twitch?
Your twitchy eyelid might be irritating, but it's probably nothing to worry about. Here's why
This deadly snake was filmed using its spider-shaped tail as bait
The spider-tailed snake has a bulbous tip on its tail, fringed by long scales that make it look like a spider
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121 random fun facts that will blow your mind
Our collection of the best interesting trivia covers animals, biology, geography, space and much more
How to beat anxiety: 8 simple, concrete strategies to take control of your mind
Whether in the short- or long-term, there are lots of different techniques that can help you deal with anxiety.
44 cool gadgets: Our pick of the best new tech for 2025
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Science news
The hidden truth about Formula 1's new ‘sustainable’ fuel – and what it means for your next car
Formula 1's 'sustainable' fuels are coming as soon as 2026, but critics are warn this could just be a 'box ticking exercise'
This is how happy you need to be to feel the health benefits
Nations which were ‘barely coping’ failed to feel the benefits of improving happiness
Orionids meteor shower peak tonight: How to see a shooting star from Halley’s Comet
With the Moon out the way, 2025 is the perfect time to catch the Orionid meteor shower
This bizarre optical illusion could teach us how animals think
By seeing which animals fall for a classic visual trick, scientists are uncovering how different brains make sense of the world
Future technology
These 4 kitchen gadgets are about to change how we cook
Meet the next hot trends in cooking tech that might put your air fryer to shame
With this gadget, you could grow your own meat at home
A citizen science company is teaching people how to grow their own meat from a few bizarre ingredients
5 mind-blowing inventions turning humans into real-life cyborgs
A future where humans can lift incredible weights, see in the dark and fly sounds far-fetched, but it’s already here
Here's what Trump's space strategy means for future Mars landings
The American president wants boots on the Moon and eyes on Mars – but his budget aims to slash NASA’s funding by nearly a quarter
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Could there be a time particle?
It's all wibbly, wobbly, timey, wimey stuff
What do clubbed fingers mean?
Clubbed fingertips might be nothing to worry about, or they could be a warning sign of a serious disease
Can animals play video games?
From dolphins to pigs: Inside the surprising world of nature's gamers
Can plants count?
Plants can't count exactly like humans do, but scientists agree that they're capable of some very clever things
Is there anything on Earth that could withstand conditions on Mars?
Scientists have conducted a variety of experiments to find out what, if anything, could survive the harsh conditions of Mars
What's the strangest satellite in space?
There are likely over 12,000 artificial objects in orbit around Earth, including some very strange satellites you might not expect to be there
Science photo galleries
31 jaw-dropping space photos that will change how you see the Universe
The strange, stunning and sometimes surreal beauty of our cosmos
15 of the world's weirdest-ever inventions
From the V-shaped bed designed by an exercise legend, to a robot that feeds you tomatoes
The top 10 fastest jets in the world 2025
Come and take a look at our gallery of the top ten fastest jets in the world. All while singing 'Highway to the danger zone'...
From 9/11 to Hurricane Katrina: 15 unforgettable photos of Earth from space
As its mission ends, we look back at Landsat 7's most stunning and revealing images – a visual record of a world in constant change
Top 10 most dangerous roads in the world 2025
Fasten your seatbelts and hang on for dear life.
The top 22 most ugly animals in the world, in pictures
Not all creatures can be beautiful, but they all have interesting stories to tell