Science news
The one food all cholesterol experts want you to eat
From heart health to sustainability, beans are the unsung heroes of a balanced diet
A bizarre flickering light is forcing scientists to rethink where reality comes from
Stroboscopic light therapy started in the lab, detoured through wellness culture, and arrived somewhere genuinely interesting
You fart 32 times a day on average. Scientists built this underwear to prove it
A new (under)wearable sensor sits in your pants and sniffs your farts, in the hopes of revealing clues about your gut health
The first known dentist was actually a Neanderthal, study finds
Russian archaeologists have discovered evidence of a sophisticated dental procedure that took place nearly 60,000 years ago
Future technology
What's the worst thing you can do for the planet online?
Before blaming chatbots for everything, here’s what really dominates your online carbon footprint
Scientists have invented a way to erase bad memories. But should we?
We may soon be able to delete bad memories for ever. But forgetting comes at a cost
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
Scientists think they could soon solve the most mysterious disaster in aviation history
It’s been over 10 years since Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 vanished without a trace. But new search techniques could finally allow us to find the missing plane
Instant Genius Podcast
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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
What is the interstitium?
Some scientists argue that the largest organ in the human body is the interstitium, which is something of a controversial opinion
What are the Gates of Hell, and why do they keep burning?
Why do the 'Gates of Hell' in Turkmenistan's Karakum Desert keep burning?
What's the world's longest oil spill?
The largest oil spill on planet Earth isn't man-made and releases around 17 tonnes of oil into the sea every day for the last 500,000 years
Does having children actually make you happy? A neuroscientist explains
Some parents say having kids is the best thing they've ever done... others would quite like some time to themselves. So, overall, does having kids make you happier?
Why do men tend to have worse handwriting than women?
When pen meets paper, you may have noticed that some men produce spidery scribbles rather than neat shapes
Should I start using an ice roller?
While cold substances have been used to treat skin problems for centuries, you should think twice about using an ice roller
Science photo galleries
*HUBBLE 36th ANNIVERSARY GALLERY*
From star‑forming pillars to colliding galaxies, Hubble’s most iconic images reveal how the universe is built, evolves and continues to surprise.
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.
*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.
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
