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.
What do my farts say about my health?
Plus, what you can do if you're suffering discomfort
101 best dad jokes of all time to make you laugh
You'll find dad jokes for days with our list of the best.
What are some of the spookiest experiments we've ever done?
Definitely best not to try these at home...
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Why Christmas with family overwhelms your brain (and how to cope)
Affective labelling and scheduled escapes: the psychological tactics you need for a merry (and sane) Christmas.
How to prime your hunger hormones to avoid over-indulgence this Christmas
Breakfast or no breakfast on Christmas day?
Only a genius could solve these 7 Christmas puzzles in 10 minutes
Is your grey matter feeling a bit fried? Give it a workout with these tricky puzzles.
How many spiders are in my house?
Your house may contain dozens of spiders. Or far more...
Only one country in the world produces all the food it needs. Here's why
While hundreds of millions around the world face food insecurity, a tiny South American nation has managed to become the only country that can entirely feed itself. How did Guyana manage it?
What's the smelliest thing in the world?
The human nose can have wildly different sensitivities to odour molecules, but there is one chemical that made people vomit and go unconscious
Should I start sniffing rosemary?
A centuries-old idea is getting modern scientific backing
What is the most dangerous fish to eat?
Pufferfish is considered the most dangerous fish to eat; it is poisonous, potentially fatal. But if sliced properly, it can be quite tasty
Should I keep my car keys in a faraday box?
Car thieves are coming up with new ways to steal keyless vehicles, could keeping your fob in a faraday box stop your car from being stolen?
Time might not exist – and we're starting to understand why
The closer we look at time, the stranger it gets
Are breakfast cereals actually healthy?
While some breakfast cereals deliver little more than sugar, others can be a vital source of vitamins and minerals
Can noise-cancelling headphones damage my ears?
Noise-cancelling headphones can help us listen to the music we love at lower volumes, but do they cause any damage to our hearing?
5 surprising, science-backed ways to finally feel less time-starved
Feeling time poor isn’t an inescapable part of today’s world. It’s possible to reclaim lost hours and finally feel in control of your day.
4 key numbers that could reshape the ‘masculinity crisis’ debate
Are gender-equality gains coming at men’s expense, as some claim? The data tells a more complex story
How to retrain your body's natural sleep drive
Is the hyper-stimulation of modern life keeping you awake? It’s time for a reset.
Does my internet speed affect my health?
Bytes don't spread diseases, but they do seem to be linked with your health
Your bed’s hidden biome could be ruining your sleep
Your bed is nowhere near as clean as you think it is. Thankfully, experts have laid out the rules of how clean your bed really needs to be… and when dirty becomes dangerous
Where does the ink go when you get a tattoo removed?
If you have had a tattoo removed by a laser-based treatment, you may be wondering where the ink particles go
The 25 most powerful ideas of the 21st century (so far), picked by the world’s top thinkers
We asked the world's foremost minds to highlight some of the game-changing scientific breakthroughs shaping our world since the year 2000
7 ways to keep your personal data safe, according to cybersecurity experts
The Online Safety Act has thrust VPNs into the spotlight, but what are the best ways to protect your identity online without relying on one?
Japanese people still aren’t having sex. And nobody knows why
Around 1 in 10 Japanese people reach their 30s without ever having had sex