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Why more people are choosing to become trees when they die
Cremation and burial are terrible for the environment. A new wave of green alternatives is changing that

Stressed out? You may have cortisol belly
Recent studies have found a strong link between rising stress levels and expanding waistlines… And modern life isn’t helping

How to crack the subtle body language of liars
Online influencers claim subtle, non-verbal cues expose when a person is lying. But how much do gestures, eye contact and arm positioning really reveal?
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Our chances of finding alien life could soon skyrocket. Here’s why
From planetary colours to alien technologies, the clues to life may soon be within reach

Air pollution’s link to dementia is getting stronger. Here’s how to reduce your risk
Recent studies are bolstering the idea that air pollution could increase your chances of developing dementia. But there are steps you can take to reduce your risk

What Tourette’s really tells us about intrusive thoughts
The BAFTAs controversy has exposed a deep misunderstanding about what Tourette’s really is

Are psychopaths really that good at lying?
Are psychopaths really that good at lying? The research is clear

14 quick and simple ways to improve your teeth, according to dentists
The latest research shows our mouths are strongly tied to our overall health. Here are the top science-backed tips to help you brush up on your oral hygiene.

What your pooping frequency says about your health
It turns out your toilet time can reveal a lot about your gut health, diet and more

What your doctor won’t tell you about antidepressants
Stopping this medication can be hard, but researchers can’t agree on the risks

How to tackle your to-do list if you struggle with attention
Nine evidence-based ways to reduce mental load, beat procrastination and finally focus.

What actually makes somebody cool?
It's not your clothes, or about how many books you've read, here's the important measure.

Why do cats prefer to sleep on their left?
A catnap is a one-sided experience, according to science

The best way to come off weight-loss drugs without regaining fat
How to outsmart biology after the injections stop

Here’s what your poop actually says about your health
Wait, don’t flush! By looking at the clues in your loo, experts think you can learn about your health

Scientists could soon use giant fire tornadoes to clean up our oceans
Sometimes, the craziest ideas just happen to be the best

Some (very weird) weapons are being launched in space. And that's only the beginning
From lasers to space planes, the battle for space is already underway – and everyone wants to win it

Something very strange is happening under Greenland’s ice
A scientist described the phenomenon as “like a pot of boiling pasta”

How aardvarks are built to eat 50,000 ants a night
Late-night munchies taking on a completely new meaning

These (adorable) seal pups chat just like humans – accents included
They're seal-iously good conversationalists

These underwater ‘panda skeletons’ are seriously puzzling experts
A truly unusual find discovered in Japanese coral reefs, these strange creatures were granted their own species

Does the mimicking diet work?
Live a better, healthier life, and keep disease away with these diet tips

The one exercise hack that could finally help fat loss stick
Put the weight on to get that extra weight off

The one personality trait that could help your brain stay decades younger
Scientists studying remarkably sharp 80-year-olds have spotted a common thread
