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Three simple changes in middle age could give you 13 more years without dementia, study suggests
Making healthy choices in middle age could increase your cognitive health much later in life
'Simply astonishing': Experts just found a massive lost civilisation hiding in the Amazon
Millions of people may have once inhabited the rainforest, according to experts
‘An extremely exciting milestone!’: landmark treatment slashes cholesterol by 62% with a single dose
A recent trial of an experimental gene therapy significantly lowered participants’ ‘bad’ cholesterol after just one injection
Here’s what your sex life actually reveals about your relationship
It turns out that more sex doesn’t equal more love
Future technology
What is the future of cheese?
Everyone is crackers about cheese
AI is now deciding who gets healthcare in 6 US states – and it's already harming patients
An AI pilot programme is attempting to cut down on ‘wasteful’ medical procedures, and patients are paying the price
How can we clean up space junk?
Sticky satellites? Space harpoons? Robotic tentacles? Laser cannons? Space lassos? The fight against space junk continues
These terrifying robots could be the future of war
Meet the unmanned drones, remote-controlled ground vehicles and four-legged robots revolutionising modern warfare
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The new power of precision treatments, explained.
Your questions answered
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What happens to my clothes after I donate them to charity?
Maybe just repair that damaged jacket
What really made Saturn's rings?
A collision between some of Saturn's many moons may have seeded the planet's most famous feature
How can I improve my memory?
Science just traced the issue back to a surprising source
Why do some people naturally attract cats?
You mean I need more than a saucer of milk?
Is burnt toast bad for you?
When starchy food burns, it creates a chemical that some studies have linked to cancer – but the science isn't clearcut
Do sharks have friends?
While we may imagine sharks as solitary creatures, they can have complex social lives, according to a recent study
Science photo galleries
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
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
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
Top 10 most dangerous roads in the world 2026
Fasten your seatbelts and hang on for dear life
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
