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.
In an average lifetime, how long do we spend blinking?
Mundane actions, like sitting on the toilet, really add up over the course of an entire lifetime
We didn’t conquer the world alone. This is humanity’s untold origin story
We’re discovering there were more characters, and more acts, in the tale of how Homo sapiens spread across the globe
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
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We might finally know how the pyramids were built
Breakthrough studies are beginning to paint a spectacular picture.
No, our ancestors weren't carnivores. Here's what they really ate and why it matters
Our hunter-gatherer forebears weren’t the carnivorous cavemen we once thought
What you need to know if you're thinking of buying a cheap EV
An electric car expert outlines the key rules
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
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?
121 random fun facts that will blow your mind
Our collection of the best interesting trivia covers animals, biology, geography, space and much more
This is the highest IQ recorded in the world in 2025
Discover who the smartest person in the world in 2025 is – well, according to their intelligence quotient
This article is scientifically proven to improve your willpower
Scientists are discovering there are some mind tricks that can take your powers of self-control to the next level…
Archaeologists have unlocked new secrets of life in Pompeii
Far from being frozen in time, Pompeii lived on as a fragile community built among the ruins
6 simple ways to instantly improve your dog’s life, according to science
What's the way to your dog's heart? A steak? A permanent place on the sofa? On open car window to lean out of during a long drive?
‘It’s just chaos!’: Inside the political unravelling of America’s climate disaster defence system
Staff at NOAA say verbal orders, travel bans and self-censorship are reshaping the agency from within
The (completely adorable) ways dogs know exactly how you’re feeling
Ever get the feeling your dog knows what you’re thinking? It might be because they’re picking up on cues you didn’t realise you were transmitting.
What ever happened with the Bermuda Triangle?
Turns out there's no much truth to the legend.
7 home office gadgets that could actually improve your productivity
Here are the chairs, tech and desk gadgets that could elevate your home-working experience
After decades of guesswork, science might have found a real hangover hack
It may not seem as appealing as eggs and bacon for breakfast, but science says you might be able to run off your hangover
Most doomsday preppers have it wrong. This is actually how to survive the apocalypse
Should you join the underground movement? And if so, how?
Do dogs really understand the words used on soundboard buttons?
In some online videos, dogs seem to have conversations with their owners by pressing buttons on soundboards
How can I look after my knees as I get older
Here's how to improve the strength of your knees, to reduce stiffness, aches and pains as you get older
Here's what a 3,000-year-old mummy actually smells like
Scientists have discovered what mummies smell like and it's surprisingly not too bad.
These common 'natural beauty' ingredients are harming the planet
Consumers are right to be sensitive about what they put on their skin, but an emphasis on using 'natural' ingredients could be misleading
An airbag for your head? This inventor thinks inflatable helmets are the future of cycle safety
Commuting safely by bike means finding something to do with your helmet when you reach your destination. A British company thinks you should deflate it