This adorable frog could change everything we know about animal empathy
Poison dart frogs have been observed sharing stress responses with their mates.
Oats mimic the effects of Ozempic, new study finds
However, scientists warn it's still not a weight loss superfood.
'Dark Oxygen' hidden on ocean floor could rewrite the rules of evolution
The discovery of mysterious oxygen sources deep below the surface calls into question our understanding of how life was kick started.
Why do cats love knocking stuff off tables?
Their cuteness excuses the broken vases.
New issue | Earth's deadliest supervolcanoes are waking up
One of the deadliest forces on Earth is waking up. Are we prepared?
Losing your arm fat makes dementia 18% less likely - new study
A growth in muscle strength could also significantly lower your risk.
Some scientists are convinced you don't have free will. Here's why they're wrong
Are we just meat puppets, pre-programmed to go about our lives? Not according to Kevin Mitchell, a neuroscientist and author of Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will.
What’s the weirdest doping method at the Tour de France?
Cyclists are fishing for a way to win the world's most prestigious bike race.
Do animals that swallow their food whole, perceive taste?
Do animals that swallow their food whole, perceive taste?Apparently so, though not how you might think.
Will taking Ashwagandha actually help me with my anxiety?
Ashwagandha root powder has been attributed with all sorts of abilities. Does it hold up?
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Science news
The mysterious black hole ‘parsec problem’ may have finally been solved
A new study has discovered how some of the smallest objects in the Universe interact with the biggest – a breakthrough that could shed fresh light on dark matter.
Pompeii disaster survivors were killed by second mysterious force, study finds
People fleeing the deadly volcano were doomed from the start.
Autism could soon be detected in your poop. Here’s why
Your gut microbiome could be the key to understanding autism spectrum disorder.
Here’s what your pooping frequency says about your health
Once upon a time, Goldilocks pooed once or twice a day – which was just about right.
Future technology
Here are the new luxury (and very weird) doomsday bunkers built by billionaires
Super-expensive bunkers with flaming moats and 20 car garages.
Step aside, Futurama: Scientists build robot that's controlled by a brain in a jar
Living brain cells wired into a biocomputer could be the future of how robots learn to move.
Your brain may not be private for much longer. Here’s why
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s newest venture, hopes to merge humans and artificial intelligence. Turns out, it might not be such a crazy idea…
How close are we to having tractor beams, like in Star Trek?
Beam me up, Scotty.
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Here’s the bizarre way horses get to the Olympics
Team GB's equine athletes have their own special transport for Paris 2024.
Why does my belly button smell? A doctor explains
GP Dr Nish Manek explains the (extremely gross) science behind stinky navels – and what you can do about the problem.
Why do people’s exercise needs vary so much?
Understanding your own needs is the key to effective exercise.
Here's how cats use purring to manipulate humans
To get your attention, your moggy's purrs can mimic a human baby's.
Natures weirdest: The Portuguese Man O'War
You seriously don’t want to come across one of these while taking a dip.
How did life on Earth begin?
Earth is unlike any planet we know by virtue of hosting a rich variety of life. But experts are still unsure what got it started.
Science photo galleries
30 amazing images of our Universe – Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 shortlist announced
Join us on a tour of some of the most amazing sights in the Universe, courtesy of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition 2024
The top ten best optical illusions
Optical illusions are fun and intriguing, and we don't always know why they happen. Here are some of our favourites.
The world's 19 best (and weirdest) insect photos of 2024
Featuring creepy crawlies that wear the bodies of their prey.
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.
Try not to laugh at these 30 Comedy Pet Photography award finalists
Come and take a peek at some of the hilarious finalists for this year's Comedy Pet Photography Awards.
Top 10 most dangerous cities in the US
From Detroit to Kansas City, take a trip around the cities with the highest crime rates in the United States of America.