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Is pooping outdoors bad for the environment?
If you nature calls when you're out in nature, it might be tempting to... ahem... 'respond' outside
Can your thyroid make you a narcissist?
Can a gland really make you a narcissist?
Earth's vast fungal networks are unravelling fast – and scientists are scrambling to understand why
This crucial, carbon-fixing network is over 11,000 lights years long – and it’s under threat
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What does my music taste say about my intelligence?
It turns out that your choice of tunes really can give clues about your mind
Experts just found a surprisingly easy way to improve your brain at any age
A new study suggests cognitive decline may not be inevitable
This synthetic cell is a ‘meaningful’ step towards building life from scratch
SpudCell can grow, replicate and divide, opening the door to a new era of biological engineering
Can you avoid getting 'Ozempic face'?
Here's what you can do to soften the visible effects of rapid facial change
We're finally learning why hair loss happens – and how to reverse it
From microneedles to minoxidil, here's what could actually cure your baldness
What do mummies smell like?
Ever wondered what a 3,000-year-old mummy might smell like?
Dozens of extraordinary new species have just been discovered in an uncharted corner of Africa
Researchers surveying a remote Angolan plateau have discovered dozens of new species
We’ve found the true limit on how long humans can live, say experts
Even if we could cure every illness, our own cells would eventually give out
Mapped: The US landslide hazard zones now threatening 6.5 million Americans
The places with the biggest risk aren't always the places most likely to have a landslide
'Oh my god!': Orcas filmed ramming fish so hard they explode
The sunfish didn't stand a chance
Which one person has saved the most human lives?
You may owe one (or more) of these people a huge thanks
10 seriously surprising facts about orgasms, from the experts who study them
From primates’ penchant for sex toys to your insides physically rearranging to prepare for climax, there’s more to an orgasm than feeling good
What's the best way to drink water?
The best way to quench your thirst, explained
Cats v dogs: Here’s who’s actually smarter, according to science
In the ultimate pet showdown, we size up the cerebral powers of our favourite furry friends.
25 surprisingly small changes that can significantly lower your dementia risk
Here are some of the behaviours that scientists believe will keep your head in the game
5 surprising lessons about how to age better, according to leading longevity experts
Forget everything you think you know about ageing – this is what scientists want you to know about living better for longer
What your penis is trying to tell you about your health
It's more than a reproductive organ – it's a barometer for the rest of your body
A study of 500,000 Americans just revealed a surprising truth about working from home
There are undeniable benefits to not having to commute to the office five days a week. There might also be unexpected costs too
The 3 rules your diet needs to actually work, according to a Cambridge professor
Fed up with navigating all the tips telling you how to lose weight? Us too. So we asked an obesity expert to reveal whether anything actually works for weight loss.
How the just right amount of caffeine unlocks lifelong benefits for your body and mind
For many, caffeine is considered a guilty pleasure. But there is growing evidence that our daily fix isn't necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it might actually be doing us some good.
'It gives people more time to think': The strange effect of GLP-1s that's puzzling experts
There are striking new links between weight-loss drugs and impulse control
