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I’m a neuroscientist. Here’s how you can trick your brain into being more productive
There are all sorts of productivity myths out there – but are there any that actually work?
The end of sex? How human reproduction could soon change forever
New technologies could reimagine baby-making as we know it. But will they actually replace tried-and-tested (and enjoyable) methods?
The (very very weird) reasons cat lick people
Sorry, it's not because they secretly love you
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Scientists have found what sounds eerily like Atlantis off Australia’s coast
Over half a million people may have lived in the lost landscapes north of Australia... before they were consumed by the ocean
6 life-changing lessons from the biggest studies on human happiness
Sick of chasing happiness, instead of enjoying it? You may be stuck on what psychologists call the hedonic treadmill. Here's how you can step off it
Narcissism shows differently in men and women. Here’s how to spot it
Not every narcissist is a Patrick Bateman waiting in the wings
10 of the world's worst-ever inventions
From the electric tricycle to parachute coat, these are some of the most poorly received devices developed around the globe.
Why do I self-sabotage so much?
Actions which hurt your chance of success can come from low self-esteem – here are a few tips to break the habit
7 small changes that will significantly cut your risk of heart disease
New studies have shown that several small lifestyle changes can drastically improve your heart health
4 simple ways to overcome imposter syndrome, explained by psychologists
Ever feel like you’re an impostor? You’re not alone. Even the world’s most brilliant minds suffer from the fear of being ‘found out’
We could be on the brink of total internet collapse. And there may only be months to stop it
The latest batch of AI models are revealing a host of vulnerabilities across the worldwide web. Soon, they could be in the wrong hands
Reality Check | How to stop high-functioning anxiety from ruining your life
There’s nothing wrong with struggling with anxiety, but many successful, high-achieving people are suffering in silence
This radical 'dark stars' theory could solve our Universe’s greatest mystery
Massive, invisible stars that formed in the earliest days of the Universe may hold clues to the true nature of dark matter. And we might have found some
The surprising truth about ‘forever chemicals’ in your drinking water
Plus, how to cut your exposure
This is what a near-death experience actually feels like
Near-death experiences are unique. Large portions of people have reported intense visions and increased happiness – but why?
Top 10 most dangerous animals in the world
Which animal kills the most humans per year? If you guessed sharks, you'd be wrong
Some experts now think fungi are conscious. Here's what convinced them
New research on fungi suggests they could be demonstrating some form of intelligence
Two supermassive black holes are now heading for a Universe-shaking collision
In a galaxy far, far away, two black holes are locked in a battle to the death
Scientists have just mapped all the nerves of the clitoris for the first time
Researchers hope a new study will act as the “starting point of clitoris science”
The mission that could determine whether Earth survives the next killer asteroid
Could we deflect an asteroid to stop it from hitting our planet?
Why do I keep seeing faces in everything?
Spotting faces in clouds and toast? It could mean you're a creative genius.
10 ingenious inventions about to change our world forever
From nano-medics, to digital twins and space janitors
Mystery 'rogue planets' have been spotted drifting through our galaxy. And some could support life
Some planets are stuck following the same orbital paths their entire lives. Others break free to wander alone through the vast, empty darkness of interstellar space. And there's a lot more of them than you might think
What's the craziest thing ever stolen?
From bull semen to a commercial airliner, it doesn't get much weirder than this
