How the body works
All of us have one, but the corpus humanum is much more than just a fleshy vessel for our brains. The human body as we know it today is the result of millions of years of evolution and is composed of trillions of cells each working to keep our biological systems ticking along. Whether they're regulating our body temperature or maintaining the correct oxygen levels in our bloodstreams, the organs that make up our bodies are undoubtedly essential in helping them work.
How many senses do humans really have?
Neuroscientist Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett delves into the different ways we’re able to perceive the world that go beyond sight, sound, touch, taste and smell.
6 ‘healthy’ foods you may not realise are ultra-processed
A nutrition scientist explains the health effects of some commonly misunderstood products.
Why does melted cheese taste so good?
Another round of cheese on toast, please.
If my brain was in my stomach, would I 'think from my stomach'?
Is what we think with the same as where we think from?
Instant Genius Podcast | Do you have synaesthesia? Why some of us can taste words
Do you experience sounds or music visually as certain shapes? Or 'hear' colours?
Smoking actually increases hidden belly fat, suggests new study
Even if there is no obvious fat, it turns out lifelong smoking could increase an unhealthy fat deep within your abdomen.
Time-restricted eating linked to 91 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular death
Perhaps it's time to stop skipping breakfast.
Instant Genius Podcast | Why you’re not actually addicted to your phone
Not all social media is unhealthy – here's how to rethink your relationship to it.
New ‘exercise pill’ could replace your need to workout
Scientists are developing a pill that mimics the physical benefits of a gym session, without the sweat.
The hidden crisis in women’s bone health – and how to protect yours
There are now three osteoporosis fractures a second worldwide.
The simple life changes that can prevent your cognitive decline
More of us are living longer, but our brains don’t always show the same resilience as our bodies. Could science extend our neurological health to keep pace with physical longevity?
The bold new treatments that could soon tame - and prevent - cancer
One of the most pressing medical challenges facing the
world’s ageing population is the fight against cancer.
But is this a battle that’s winnable – and what
technologies are being developed to wage the war?
Scientists might soon cure balding. Here’s how
A new understanding of balding means scientists are poised to cure it once and for all.
Woman given a new 3D-printed windpipe in a world-first
A cutting-edge procedure in Korea has used other peoples’ stem cells to design a tailor-made artificial windpipe.
Keeping your eyes open can help you fall asleep faster. Here’s why
‘Paradoxical intention’ could finally help you overcome insomnia.
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?
Prostate cancer is not just one disease, reveals new study
Prostate cancer affects one in eight men. Now, AI has helped scientists make a discovery that could revolutionise future treatment.
Moments of pure eureka: 10 best photos of recent medical breakthroughs
Check out the latest winners from Great Ormond Street Hospital's latest photography competition, detailing stunning breakthroughs in science.
101 random fun facts that will blow your mind
Our collection of the best interesting trivia covers animals, biology, geography, space and much more.
Instant Genius Podcast: | How to reclaim your motivation
Feeling aimlessness? Listless? If so, you could be languishing.
Scientists find best diet to stop loud snoring
New research suggests Homer’s snores might be less thunderous if he swapped his doughnuts for a handful of nuts.
Instant Genius Podcast | How the Placebo effect actually works
How people can be healed without actual treatment.
Here’s how ‘love languages’ can actually change your relationship
Influencers are claiming there are five keys ways to communicate love. But how many of them actually work, according to science?
Instant Genius Podcast | How to get better at being bored
What boredom is actually signalling to your body, explained by a neuroscientist.