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.
How identical are identical twins?
The similarities may be uncanny, but identical twins aren't exact copies of one another
Could I build a nuclear reactor in my shed?
Don't try this at home. Or in your garden.
How contagious is laughter?
Studies show we are far more likely to giggle when others are chuckling around us
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What is decision paralysis and how do I deal with it?
You'll never be stuck deciding which washing detergent to buy ever again
What your number of siblings really means for your personality
Stereotypes paint only children with a number of negative traits, but research points to a much more positive picture
The (very very weird) reasons cat lick people
Sorry, it's not because they secretly love you
This is what a near-death experience actually feels like
Near-death experiences are unique. Large portions of people have reported intense visions and increased happiness – but why?
What's the craziest thing ever stolen?
From bull semen to a commercial airliner, it doesn't get much weirder than this
We’re losing 338 spoken words every day
We've been nattering less and less each year since 2005
Can you stop your sense of taste dulling as you age?
Is there any way of stopping your sense of taste from dulling as you age? A doctor explains the steps you can take
You’re not actually addicted to your smartphone. Here's why
Not all social media is unhealthy – here's how to rethink your (and your children’s) relationship with it.
Can my smell reveal anything about my health?
According to a doctor, these are the scents you should be sniffing out for
How can I get over my ex?
Breaking up can be a brutal thing to get over, likened with the emotions of grief, but here's how to get over your ex
Daylight savings time is bad for our health. Here’s what to do about it
How to adjust to losing an hour of sleep
Have I ever technically touched anything?
We may feel as if we are touching the world around us, but scientifically speaking, we never truly come into contact with anything
How to actually become more attractive, according to science
No, you don’t need to take a hammer to your jawline. Just focus on these six steps instead
The only real way to catch a liar, according to psychologists
The hidden tactics that give deceivers the upper hand
This (very weird) rule has been controlling fashion for 150 years
Ever wondered why low-rise jeans are making a comeback?
There's now only one proven way to increase your IQ
If you’re serious about getting smarter, it’s time to ditch the brain-training apps
How can I burn more calories when I'm walking? | Here's how to burn more calories when walking
These simple tricks can help you to burn the most calories from a walk
In which country does having a child make you unhappiest?
While happiness and wellbeing surveys are far from exact science, parents seem happier in some countries than others
How evil can AI be? Some brave scientists are finding out
If we want to get good responses from AI, we may need to see what it does when we ask it to be evil
Why do I hear a heartbeat in my pillow?
No, your pillow doesn't have a heartbeat. That's you you're hearing
5 science-backed rules for turning money into long-term happiness
How to earn, spend and save to regain control and achieve long-lasting happiness
