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This surprising factor could reveal how compatible you and your partner really are, says science
A shared taste in music is as good an indicator as any, scientists say
These are the US states that will be worst hit by El Niño
From wildfires to floods and storms, different states will be hit in very different ways
Mercury is shrinking faster than anyone thought
Wrinkles on the surface are clues as to the planet’s previous size
This simple diet change could slow your biological age in just four weeks, study suggests
The answer could lie in the balance of what is on your plate
Future technology
'It's extremely controversial': The bizarre, once-shunned idea that could finally cool our heating planet
As Earth's climate continues to warm, experts are increasingly wondering if we could, and should, take more drastic action and start tinkering with the planet in the hope of saving it
What if we built a super-collider around the Moon?
Scientists have considered putting a super-collider on the Moon. What benefits would this have over the Large Hadron Collider at CERN?
5 mind-blowing inventions that are already turning humans into cyborgs
A future where humans can lift incredible weights, see in the dark and fly sounds far-fetched, but it’s already here
What will spacesuits of the future look like?
Spacesuits of the future could recycle an astronaut's pee back into drinking water
Instant Genius Podcast
From the creators of BBC Science Focus, Instant Genius is a bite-sized masterclass in podcast form. With each episode, a different world-leading expert will help you understand the latest ideas and research in the world of science and tech. We want to make you an expert in everything.
Instant Genius Podcast | Do you have synaesthesia? Why some of us can taste words
Do you experience sounds or music visually as certain shapes? Or 'hear' colours?
Instant Genius Podcast | Why you’re not actually addicted to your phone
Not all social media is unhealthy – here's how to rethink your relationship to it.
Instant Genius Podcast | How personalised medicine is about to change healthcare forever
The new power of precision treatments, explained.
Your questions answered
Our team of scientists, doctors and experts answer your burning questions - send yours to questions@sciencefocus.com
How much will exercise control my blood pressure?
How much exercise do you need to do to help control your blood pressure? A doctor explains the best exercises you can do
Can plants count?
Plants can't count exactly like humans do, but scientists agree that they're capable of some very clever things
How can I make myself more attractive?
It turns out the most magnetic people all share a few simple habits
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
Is there anything on Earth that could withstand conditions on Mars?
Humans wouldn't last very long in Mars' extremely harsh climate. Some creatures, however, may just be tough enough to try
What’s the best comeback to an insult?
'I know you are, but what am I?' is surely the best comeback of all time.
Science photo galleries
These might be the 11 best science photos from the past 30 years
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
The world’s largest camera has taken its most mind-blowing images yet
One year in, the Vera C Rubin Observatory is already changing astronomy forever
*Koch Institute Image Awards 2026*
From glowing neurons to intricate tissue structures, these award-winning images reveal the hidden beauty driving breakthroughs in modern biomedical research.
10 of the world's worst-ever inventions
From the electric tricycle to parachute coat, these are some of the most poorly received devices developed around the globe.
Artemis II in pictures: 21 jaw-dropping photos, from launch to splashdown
Ten days, one Moon, and a view we’ve waited half a century to see again
