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We might finally know how the pyramids were built
Breakthrough studies are beginning to paint a spectacular picture.
'Extraordinary!': The 8 strangest discoveries experts have ever made inside Chernobyl
From radiation-eating fungi to tanned frogs, scientists are making extraordinary discoveries in the ruins of the 1986 meltdown
10,000 steps, 8 hours sleep: Here's what science actually says about recommended health targets
The simple guidelines that could transform your health – and the ones you should ignore
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Should I drink still or sparkling water?
The science behind whether you should order still or sparkling water
Should I be worried about my teenager's moods?
Teens that rated themselves as aggressive were more likely to have a higher 'biological age' at 30
'It's where you're balding that counts': What your hairline can reveal about your health
A growing body of research suggests the view from the top of your head might provide a glimpse into future concerns
How can I find out if I smell?
Nose blindness/olfactory fatigue can make you unaware of your own stink but there might be a way to find if you do smell bad
What's the most effective way to use a defibrillator?
A recent study suggests a new way to use a defibrillator that might double someone's chance of survival
The simple, science-backed way to tell if you’re drinking enough water
No, you don't necessarily have to drink eight glasses a day
Why do I get earwax?
Step away from the cotton bud...
This is the oldest person in the world alive today
Find out who the oldest person alive is and see who else has worn the crown.
This is the highest IQ recorded in the world in 2026
Discover who the smartest person in the world in 2025 is – well, according to their intelligence quotient
No, our ancestors weren't carnivores. Here's what they really ate and why it matters
Our hunter-gatherer forebears weren’t the carnivorous cavemen we once thought
What's the best position to sleep in?
A doctor explains what the "best" position to sleep in is. It all depends on your situation
The (completely adorable) ways dogs know exactly how you’re feeling
Ever get the feeling your dog knows what you’re thinking? It might be because they’re picking up on cues you didn’t realise you were transmitting.
How does a father's health at conception affect his future children?
Obesity and smoking may switch genes on and off in sperm cells, leaving lasting biological fingerprints on future children
This the single easiest and most effective exercise for weight loss, say doctors
It turns out this low-effort exercise is underrated for cutting fat – and for your overall health
The everyday nutrient a leading doctor says could help tame an anxious brain
Could a nutritional approach make a difference to millions of people suffering with a common mental health issue?
How long can you do nothing for?
Becoming the master of nothing is harder than it seems
Life evolved thanks to an giant poop explosion, say scientists
This so-called ‘faecal revolution’ could have been key for the emergence of life on Earth
This is the single best way to reduce your cholesterol without statins, according to a leading doctor
You don't need medication to improve cholesterol levels. A few simple dietary tweaks can make a serious difference
These are the five best (and worst) birdsongs, ranked by science
From soothing warblers to screeching owls, scientists have worked out exactly which birdsongs calm us down – and which ones grate
We may finally know why it’s so hard to lose weight
A mouse study has found that 'obesity memory' in immune cells may be holding back fat loss
An everyday pill could cut dementia risk in diabetics, study suggests
Cholesterol-lowering drugs are more effective the earlier they are started, a ten-year study has found
