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A ‘volcanic megatsunami’ could devastate the US – and we can’t predict when

Fast moving and unpredictable, volcanic tsunamis can devastate entire coastlines
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Scientifically, what’s the best way to cut a sandwich?

Or are you a sandwich renegade who opts for eating the thing whole?
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The surprising truth about back pain (and what actually helps)

Back-pain is on the rise thanks to more sedentary lifestyles. So what is the best way to fight back?
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3 simple diet changes that can drastically boost your mental health

What you eat shapes your brain as well as your body
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This overlooked habit might be the best stress relief tool for introverts

Psychologists want us to carve out more alone time, to give our brains a chance to relax and recharge
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This is an artist's impression of a magnetar, which is a special type of neutron star. The neutron star is depicted as a white-blueish sphere. The magnetic field is shown as filaments streaming out from its polar regions.

We might finally know what caused the strangest flash in the entire Universe

Two neutron stars collided and produced a record-breaking X-ray flash
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How can I beat compassion fatigue?

If emotional exhaustion is dragging you down, here's what you can do about it
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What actually causes depression in the brain?

Depression is more complicated than you might think
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What animals are best at puzzles?

Move aside, Ludwig
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7 strange tips backed by science that will nip your anxiety in the bud

Stop it before it takes over
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Experts studied the world's longest-living people – and found something surprising about their drinking habits

Blue Zone communities are famous for their daily glass of wine. But the science behind it is far murkier than the tradition suggests
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Heart made of sugar cubes

7 simple habits that could reverse diabetes

It takes a lot of work, but it is possible to push back the condition
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Frowning woman.

How can I tell if someone dislikes me?

Wondering whether a colleague secretly dislikes you? Psychologists explain five signs to look out for
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The subtle signs of ADHD that most people miss, according to doctors

There are a variety of physical maladies that often accompany the condition – from hypermobility to heart disease
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We’re finally unlocking the biggest mysteries of the clitoris

From its anatomy to its purpose, there’s a lot we don't know about the female organ
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The surprising ways Parkinson’s can now be spotted years early

A wave of new breakthrough tech could detect the disease years – even decades – before major symptoms strike
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5 surprising lessons about GLP-1s, from the scientists who study them

The new wonder drugs do more than help people lose weight
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The surprising truth about your body's brown fat, according to Harvard professors

Is brown fat really the miracle weight-loss tissue wellness influencers claim it is?
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The simple, life-changing lesson that will finally tame your inner critic

Either too much praise or too much criticism. How much can we trust what we're saying to ourselves?
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Northern elephant seal, Point Resyes NS, Marin County, California

What's the loudest animal in the ocean?

These sea creatures need to start a heavy metal band
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Illustration of an active quasar in a galaxy. The quasar is emitting from the centre of a spiral galaxy. The quasar is powered by material falling into the supermassive blackhole at the centre of the galaxy. This produces high energy radiation which pushes material away from the centre of the galaxy. This quasar wind propels material into the surrounding gas and dust of the galaxy which heats up, shown in blue in the spiral arms.

'If I'm wrong, I can retire': Why some physicists are now betting big that dark energy doesn't exist

There's a big, gaping hole in our understanding of the Universe
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Humpback whale leaping from the water.

Record numbers of humpback whales are gathering – and experts don’t know why

After nearly going extinct only a few decades ago, these giants are getting together to put on one of nature’s most spectacular – and mysterious – shows
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The hexagon on Saturn

Why is there a hexagon on Saturn?

Its sides are 14,500km long
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