Science news
How to tell if your boss is a narcissist: Scientists discover key new sign
They like to be admired in the flesh, so prefer their team in the office to enjoy being bowed down to in person
Incredible footage shows cyborg cockroaches swimming in tiny diving suits
An experimental new oxygen tank for cyborg cockroaches has been invented – and it actually works
NASA reveals absolutely bonkers new Moon rover
A spare Mars rover might be sent to the Moon as part of the development of its Moon Base
The Neanderthal extinction mystery just got even stranger
Analysis of DNA from Neanderthal bones revealed that a group in Western Europe were surprisingly healthy, shortly before they disappeared
Future technology
How to survive the apocalypse, according to the world's best doomsday preppers
Should you join the underground movement? And if so, how?
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
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Are my kids ageing me?
Parents, you may want to sit down to read this one – if you're allowed to
Why is socialising so tiring?
Meeting new people, making conversation, keeping up appearances – it all takes energy. Here's how to make it easier
Is my moisturiser making me bald?
A rare hair loss condition is on the rise. Could everyday skincare be part of the problem?
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
