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The cholesterol-lowering supplement you might be taking without realising
Research shows that garlic affects your lipid health as well as your taste buds. But how you take it plays a big role in how well it works
What your handwriting could reveal about your dementia risk
When a group of older adults in Portugal completed writing tests, scientists found a link between how they wrote and their brain health
Why women are 60% more likely to be injured in a car crash than men
If a man and woman are both involved in a car accident, the woman is more likely to get hurt than the man
There's a hidden 'third eye' buried in your skull – and scientists think they've finally worked out why
Far from a spiritual metaphor, a new theory is shedding light on the bizarre evolutionary quirks that gave us a hidden third eye
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
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
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
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Would an increase in rocket launches harm the ozone layer?
Does the increase in rocket launches to space have an impact on the ozone layer? Deterioration is a major cause for concern
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
Does my brain live a little in the past?
Does your brain live in the past? Here's how the brain processes and smooths over out-of-date sensory information
What animal has the weirdest pee?
From dolphins that pee in arcs to reptiles that pee in solids, nature's bladders are full of surprises
How can a virus survive in ice for hundreds of years?
From viruses in frozen mummies to anthrax outbreaks in Siberia, what lies beneath the ice is creepy – to say the least
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?
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
