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Why do the 'Gates of Hell' in Turkmenistan's Karakum Desert keep burning?

Russian archaeologists have discovered evidence of a sophisticated dental procedure that took place nearly 60,000 years ago

The largest oil spill on planet Earth isn't man-made and releases around 17 tonnes of oil into the sea every day for the last 500,000 years

Unchecked emotional exhaustion can scupper your slumber when you need it most. Here are the simple tools you need to reset your sleep – and enhance your emotional regulation

New research suggests the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation could weaken by half this century with wide ranging consequences for weather, food and sea levels across the world

Your face has fault lines – and every night you spend lying on them, you're making them worse

From dolphins that pee in arcs to reptiles that pee in solids, nature's bladders are full of surprises

This is what science actually says about humans’ capacity for commitment

Consultant dermatologist Dr Bav Shergill reveals how to keep your largest organ looking peachy.

We all know that ultra-processed foods are bad for us, but what ingredients should we particularly try to avoid? And what are they doing to our bodies?

One of science and philosophy’s most profound questions may have finally been answered

The long-blurred line between sociopathy and psychopathy is being redrawn – and it could change how the warning signs are spotted

As millions take up weight-loss medication, serious nutritional deficiencies are flying under the radar

The meat-only diet has gone viral on social media, with its proponents claiming that humans evolved to exist on animal protein alone. But how healthy is it?

This is what gastroenterologists recommend for quick, effortless toilet trips

It’s been over 10 years since Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 vanished without a trace. But new search techniques could finally allow us to find the missing plane

From viruses in frozen mummies to anthrax outbreaks in Siberia, what lies beneath the ice is creepy – to say the least

An estimated 1.4 billion adults worldwide have high blood pressure, putting them at risk of heart attacks and strokes

Some parents say having kids is the best thing they've ever done... others would quite like some time to themselves. So, overall, does having kids make you happier?

Conservationists waited two years for this moment

An after-meal stroll doesn't just let you release your toots in peace. It could also have wide-ranging benefits for your health

When pen meets paper, you may have noticed that some men produce spidery scribbles rather than neat shapes