Science news
How some people sleep only four hours a night and still feel great
A small group of humans barely rest at night – and never suffer for it. Science is about to find out why that matters for all of us
The unsettling truth about medical cannabis and mental health
Does it help with mental health, or is there something else at play?
Your reality really could be a simulation, say experts. Here’s why
As computers grow ever more powerful, the idea we could be living in a simulation is looking less like science fiction every day
The US is now paying more than any other country for climate change damage, study suggests
Despite being the biggest carbon emitter, the US is already paying a disproportionate price for the climate crisis
Future technology
The hidden reason new 'superfast' Wi-Fi still feels anything but
Wi-Fi 7’s giant speed claims might look impressive, but the realities of our homes – and the laws of physics – mean that real-world performance will never get close
We’re closer than ever to bringing back life from cryogenic freezing
Astronauts in cryosleep is one of science fiction's most enduring fantasies – but a new study suggests the gap between fiction and reality just got a little smaller
'Our product is used, on occassion, to kill people': Inside Palantir, the world's scariest AI company
Palantir has become one of the most influential and least understood tech companies on the planet. As its reach spreads, so do questions about how its tools work and who they ultimately serve
How evil can AI be? Some brave scientists are finding out
If we want to get good responses from AI, we may need to see what it does when we ask it to be evil
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?
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Not all social media is unhealthy – here's how to rethink your relationship to it.
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The new power of precision treatments, explained.
Your questions answered
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Can you stop your sense of taste dulling as you age?
Is there any way of stopping your sense of taste from dulling as you age? A doctor explains the steps you can take
Can my smell reveal anything about my health?
According to a doctor, these are the scents you should be sniffing out for
How can I get over my ex?
Breaking up can be a brutal thing to get over, likened with the emotions of grief, but here's how to get over your ex
What makes someone a dark empath?
What makes someone a 'dark empath' and what does that mean? Here is how can you spot them
How can I burn more calories when I'm walking? | Here's how to burn more calories when walking
These simple tricks can help you to burn the most calories from a walk
What are the best and worst foods to eat on Ozempic?
Semaglutide drugs like Ozempic work by mimicking a fullness hormone, but what you eat can help or hinder its effects
Science photo galleries
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
Koch Institute Image Awards 2026
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.
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 top 10 fastest jets in the world 2025
Come and take a look at our gallery of the top ten fastest jets in the world. All while singing 'Highway to the danger zone'...
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.
