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The strangest mushroom on Earth keeps making people see the same tiny elves
Whether these elves are fun guys or not, we're not sure
Solar eclipse 2026: The best pictures from around the world
The Sun turned off the light across Europe
The surprising truth about which exercise actually slows ageing
You don’t need to be a gym bro to enjoy the benefits of strength training. But there are some things you need to know
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5 ways narcissists aren't who you think they are, according to science
We think we know what a narcissist is, but the myths about treatment, causes and characteristics need busting
What's the best food to eat before bed?
What do you mean it's not a massive slice of coffee cake?
These terrifying robots could be the future of war
Meet the unmanned drones, remote-controlled ground vehicles and four-legged robots revolutionising modern warfare
'Remarkable': Dogs can read our facial expressions, adorable new study finds
Brain scans revealed exactly what’s going on in the mind of a pooch when presented with a human expression
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
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.
