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Why this 'zombie hand' fungus is even deadlier than it looks
Don't be put off by its creepy look, this fungus is actually great for the local wildlife.
How can I tell if I've got high cortisol levels?
It's commonly known as the 'stress hormone'.
5 simple ways to instantly find your 'biological age'
Sure, you can be 40 in length of time, but what's stopping you from having the biology of a 20-year-old?
Incredible new Pompeii discovery reveals the lives of the ancient super-rich
They took saunas to the next level.
Could I really land a plane in an emergency?
Need to emergency land a plane? It just might be possible, even without training.
The 10 weirdest gadgets millionaires are set to buy this year
The biggest tech event of the year has come and gone, here are our picks for the weirdest gadgets announced.
The strange science of how fog forms
Fog occurs when air saturated with water vapour is cooled suddenly, and there are several different ways this can happen.
How spicy is too spicy?
Even for the biggest spice fans, some foods are going to be too much, causing serious health problems.
How to actually catch a liar, according to the new science of lie detection
We’ve been getting lie detection wrong for 100 years. Now scientists are trying to fix the problem.
What happens to time at the event horizon of a black hole?
You still won't want to fall into one.
What's the world's tallest snowman?
It's only a few metres shorter than the Statue of Liberty.
I’m a neuroscientist. Here's how gambling can change your brain
We now know that gambling can be as addictive as drugs, but there are factors that can make it even harder to quit.
Here's the best way to prevent depression in retirement: new study
Several factors – including your income and marital status – can influence depression in later life.
It's time we rethink fibroids, the silent epidemic affecting 70% of women
Despite their prevalence, awareness of these potentially harmful growths is shockingly low.
This ‘internet of animals’ could unlock the secrets of nature’s greatest superpowers
Scientists are using electronic tags and satellites to track wild animals and build a data network.
This is the most effective way to quit vaping, according to Oxford scientists
Want to kick the habit? A review of research into vaping could help.
How to finally break your procrastination habit, explained by a psychologist
Can't break a pattern of procrastination? Prof Fuschia Sirois explains the scientifically-backed ways to get back on task.
Major immune system breakthrough could mean needle-less vaccines
Your skin may have its own immune system, new research suggests.
What is Hector the Convector?
A unique storm that is punctual with its time, Hector the Convector is one of life's weird occurrences.
Why does time move so slowly when I'm at the gym?
Ever feel like your workouts are going on forever?
Humans are close to getting X-ray vision. It’s an even worse idea than it sounds
Scientists can see a massive flaw in the tech.
Was Amelia Earhart or her plane ever found?
There's been a possible breakthrough in the search for her lost plane.
5 simple ways to prime your microbiome for easier weight loss
You are what they eat, it turns out. So, here are five ways you can feed your gut’s microbes for effective weight loss.
4 simple, science-backed ways to build habits that stick
Baby steps can make a big difference.