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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.
Japanese people still aren't having sex. And nobody knows why
As 1 in 10 Japanese adults reach their 30s with zero sexual experience, experts are trying to piece together the reasons so many young people are celibate
What's the most secret place that scientists have locked away?
From sites housing deadly materials to the locations of precious artefacts, here's the science behind some of Earth’s most restricted areas
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The one thing you should stop doing to have a better relationship, according to science
Stop trying to fix your partner's problems – listening matters more.
Earth’s magnetic field is overdue a flip. Should we be worried?
From time to time, the Earth's magnetic poles flip, leaving us without a protective magnetic field for up to centuries
Apple turns 50: 8 products that changed the world
Here's a look at some of the company’s iconic products, the flops that shaped it, and what may be coming next
Inside the bizarre race to secure Earth’s nuclear tombs
With nuclear energy production increasing globally, the problem of what to do with the waste demands a solution. But where do you store something that stays dangerous for thousands of years?
Is my dog brainwashing me for treats?
You can’t say no to those puppy dog eyes, go on, give your furry best friend another treat. Oh wait, are you being brainwashed?
Early risers versus night owls: A neuroscientist explains who is happiest
Does early to bed and early to rise really make you healthy, wealthy and wise?
What is the 'returning soldier effect'? Is it real?
You may have come across the idea that more boys are born after a war. But is the 'returning soldier effect' real?
Could dark matter be all around planet Earth but undetectable?
Could dark matter be all around planet Earth but undetectable? There's no reason to suppose not, experts argue
Why do we root for the villain in movies?
Why you can't resist rooting for the wrong side
How to finally break your procrastination habit, according to a psychology professor
These are the scientifically-backed ways to get back on task
The one thing most self-made billionaires won't admit about their success
Starting the day at 2am or taking fistfuls of supplements each morning is unlikely to help you get ahead in life
Your gut microbiome could add years to your life. Here's how to help it
New research suggests that our microbiomes can even help us resist the effects of ageing, if we treat them right
The common supplements you should never mix, according to a top doctor
While some pills are designed to improve your health, some taken together can cause more harm than good.
What your intrusive thoughts actually reveal about you
Occasionally, you’re minding your own business when a weird – and sometimes disturbing or upsetting – thought pops into your head. Why does your brain do this, and does it mean that you’re a bad person?
A mysterious Amazonian soil is making trees grow six times taller – and nobody knows why
The mysterious, nutrient-rich soil of the Amazons might hold the secret to fight climate change
7 gut health secrets that can slow ageing
By studying the increasing number of people who are living beyond their 100th birthdays, scientists are discovering the secrets of their guts
The biggest lie we've been told about processed food
Corn demonstrates humans sometimes need processed food to flourish
The strange reasons your dog eats grass (and poop)
Don't pretend like your pup hasn't done it
What is a collapsed narcissist?
A certain type of narcissist carries extra risk with a rage not seen elsewhere.
How big were medieval war horses?
The noble steeds of medieval warfare might not have been so mighty after all
The deepest hole on Earth: Inside the race to harness unlimited power from our planet's core
While harnessed geothermal heat help plants grow at the Eden Project, advanced new technology could turn it into a renewable source of clean, green energy for all.
