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Experts ranked 400 jobs by their dementia risk – and were stunned what came out on top
Finding the best route to beat Alzheimer's
One of the world's rarest (and strangest) sharks has been filmed alive for the first time
Known for its massive retractable jaw, the spooky footage shows the goblin shark lurking deep in the Pacific Ocean
Here's how much the richest 10% owe the planet for the environmental damage they've caused
A new study has put a staggering price tag on their pollution
Orangutans seek out the precise plants that fight infection and heal wounds, jaw-dropping study finds
After 20 years of orangutan observations, scientists have discovered that orangutans seek out plants with healing properties
Future technology
I tried Ferrari's most hated car yet – and came away impressed
From its patents to its dashboard, the Luce is more radical than the outrage suggests
Why the US may be unprepared for a deadly storm season
As storm season begins, America's weather service is still reeling from sweeping cuts. And the consequences could be fatal
The 9 weirdest (and most secretive) futuristic weapons
Lasers, AI sentinels and orbital bombers are part of a new technological arms race of futuristic weapons
Video: This terrifying, AI-designed robot will never stop chasing you
The ‘legged metamachines’ that absolutely will not stop need to be seen to be believed
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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
What ever happened with the Bermuda Triangle?
Turns out there's no much truth to the legend.
What makes tardigrades so indestructible?
Scientists are beginning to understand what makes tardigrades (otherwise known as 'water bears') so indestructible
What's the most painful insect sting?
Meet the insect with the most painful sting in the world
54 per cent of cultures don't kiss romantically. Here's what they do instead
Kissing holds a special place in many of our hearts and memories but why do we kiss?
What's the best temperature to wash laundry at?
Hot or cold? That is the question
Science photo galleries
These may be the 15 greatest images of the Universe ever taken
From star‑forming pillars to colliding galaxies, Hubble’s most iconic images reveal how the universe is built, evolves and continues to surprise
Top 18 fastest cars in the world: land speed record breakers
Here are the drivers and cars that have broken the world land speed record throughout history
From 83 to 15,000 years old: The longest living animals on Earth
From mole rats to Greenland sharks, here are the creatures with unusually large lifespans.
Artemis II: 21 historic images of the stunning Moon mission launch
It's the most significant moment in spaceflight of the 21st century so far
The 10 best optical illusions that will blow your mind
Optical illusions are fun and intriguing, and we don't always know why they happen. Here are some of our favourites.
The top 22 most ugly animals in the world
Not all creatures can be beautiful, but they all have interesting stories to tell
