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 do hula hoops stay up?
How do hula hoops stay up? Knowing how the tricky objects work will help you to master the art and hula hoop with the best of them
6 surprising tricks that make you (nearly) unbeatable at board games
The gloves are off and the battle lines drawn. Arm yourself with these maths- and psychology-backed tricks to win six iconic games and triumph over your friends and foes
What's the deepest a submarine has gone?
Submarines have been diving deeper and deeper into the ocean's depths, with undersea explorers looking to dive deeper than those before them
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Which vape flavour is worse for you?
The dangers of vaping is a new science but studies have shown that certain flavours of vape are worse for you than others
Are people walking slower than we used to?
Studies show that pedestrians walk faster now than they used to, some 15 per cent faster. Why is this happening?
The world's biggest 'doomsday vault' has now been opened. Here's what's inside
Scientists are racing to protect the world’s seeds from natural disasters and war. But what happens when those disasters come early?
Why giving up alcohol may be the key to slowing down ageing
Giving up alcohol could add years to your life by slowing down your biological clock
Will we ever know how many people died in 9/11?
Health conditions related to the terrorist attacks in New York City are only now making themselves known, more than two decades later
4 simple, science-backed ways to build habits that stick
Baby steps can make a big difference
The 7 most important (and weirdest) discoveries of 2025
Featuring an world-changing supercomputer, a potential HIV cure, and signs of life on Mars
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...
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