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AI language bots tell us what to think, but what comes next will think and act for us
Generative AI burst into the public domain in 2022, with seemingly unlimited potential. But could its abilities be hitting a ceiling already?
Could I get phone signal on the Moon?
Companies are racing to put 5G on the Moon, an expert explains why as several missions are planned to visit our lunar neighbour
5 pills that could reverse ageing (including some you may already take)
Treatments to slow, stop, or reverse ageing is no longer the stuff of science fiction, and could be less than a decade away.
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What's the most secret weapon we know about?
Countries around the world have stores and stores of weapons, but what is the biggest secret we know about?
Should I start sniffing rosemary?
A centuries-old idea is getting modern scientific backing
This ‘digital brain’ could soon simulate ethically forbidden experiments
This very complicated computer model was designed to help teach us about our own brains
The real reason men still don’t have a contraceptive pill
Ever wondered why the contraceptive landscape is so female-centric?
Can chemicals in clothing mess with my hormones?
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in clothing and in rugs can disrupt your hormone levels. Here's what you can do about it
Looking at certain kinds of art may boost your heart health, doctors say
How a little creative escape can influence your physiology
What is the most dangerous fish to eat?
Pufferfish is considered the most dangerous fish to eat; it is poisonous, potentially fatal. But if sliced properly, it can be quite tasty
How to beat social anxiety and actually enjoy your office Christmas party
A festive survival guide for those who’d rather hibernate
Can animals smell death?
How one fallen creature can set off a chain reaction of chaos
This is the easiest natural way to improve your skin, suggests study
A new study has shown that eating more of an essential nutrient can improve collagen production and skin health
Major ‘megafires’ are now primed to ignite across the US. All it needs is a spark
The US is a tinderbox, just waiting to go up in flames
Should I keep my car keys in a faraday box?
Car thieves are coming up with new ways to steal keyless vehicles, could keeping your fob in a faraday box stop your car from being stolen?
Time might not exist – and we're starting to understand why
The closer we look at time, the stranger it gets
Are breakfast cereals actually healthy?
While some breakfast cereals deliver little more than sugar, others can be a vital source of vitamins and minerals
I zapped my vagus nerve every day for a month to fight anxiety. Here's what happened
Can a wearable neuromodulation device that delivers small electric shocks banish anxiety?
Do any foods taste better in space?
How does food taste in space? Bland, say astronauts on the International Space Station
Can noise-cancelling headphones damage my ears?
Noise-cancelling headphones can help us listen to the music we love at lower volumes, but do they cause any damage to our hearing?
Humans are absolutely terrible at reading dog emotions, study finds
Our emotions can play a big part in how we respond to our furry friends – but not in the way you might think
Massive volcanic eruptions may have actually caused the Black Death
New research suggests that a combination of volcanic activity, cold summers and famine brought the deadly plague to Europe
The 'lizard brain' lie: How neuroscience demolished the greatest mind myth
Feeling angry? That's not your lizard brain kicking in.
Tuberculosis rates are rising. Here's who's most at risk
The number of people with the world’s deadliest infection is climbing in the UK and US. Why is tuberculosis returning and how do we fight back?