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Most people with high-cholesterol gene don't know they have it, warns study
Researchers issue new warning over overlooked high cholesterol condition
Could a virus change my DNA?
Viruses make up around eight per cent of your DNA
How much of the ocean is just whale pee?
Whale pee is more important to the ocean than you might think. How important? Urine for a shock
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A mysterious glow surrounding the Milky Way could be first evidence of dark matter
The hunt for the Universe’s most enigmatic material may be over
These two simple numbers can predict your heart disease risk
Could a new calculation based on two commonly tracked metrics offer a cheat code for your long-term health?
Your bed’s hidden biome could be ruining your sleep
Your bed is nowhere near as clean as you think it is. Thankfully, experts have laid out the rules of how clean your bed really needs to be… and when dirty becomes dangerous
There could be a worrying amount of lead in your protein shake
People everywhere use protein supplements on a daily basis, but a new report suggests some contain worrying amounts of a harmful substance
We may have found the first true human pheromone
Could invisible chemical signals sway our behaviour, or who we’re attracted to – all without us knowing?
Where does the ink go when you get a tattoo removed?
If you have had a tattoo removed by a laser-based treatment, you may be wondering where the ink particles go
This is the optimal morning routine, according to science
Wakey wakey. Science is here and it wants to give you the best possible start to your day
Our global protein supply is under threat. These genius new farming methods could be the answer
Forget muddy boots… the future of farming is virtual
3,000-year-old map of the Universe discovered at ancient Mayan site
An ancient Maya structure was likely built around communal astronomical observations – but the identity of a mysterious woman is still unknown
Scientists may have just found a new way to hunt for aliens
A brand new technique is uncovering Earth’s oldest secrets, and could soon be turned to the stars
Grey hairs grow when your body shuts down cancer-prone cells, study suggests
Rather than a depressing sign of ageing, our grey hairs are battle scars in our body's war against cancer
We're on the brink of curing arthritis. Here's how
We might finally be able to spot osteoarthritis early… and bring it to a halt
We've been thinking about blood sugar all wrong. Here's why
These are the five biggest blood sugar myths, debunked by nutrition experts
The 25 most powerful ideas of the 21st century (so far), picked by the world’s top thinkers
We asked the world's foremost minds to highlight some of the game-changing scientific breakthroughs shaping our world since the year 2000
This magnet-powered micro-robot could soon swim through your bloodstream
It's steered using magnetics, like a tiny remote-controlled bubble zooming through your bloodstream
7 ways to keep your personal data safe, according to cybersecurity experts
The Online Safety Act has thrust VPNs into the spotlight, but what are the best ways to protect your identity online without relying on one?
Could someone across the cosmos pick up old radio programmes?
Could our earliest radio broadcasts have been heard by alien worlds? Researchers suggest the waves have travelled over 100 light-years by now
Japanese people still aren’t having sex. And nobody knows why
Around 1 in 10 Japanese people reach their 30s without ever having had sex
Forever chemicals are altering the DNA of unhatched ducklings, study finds
Forever chemicals, or PFAS, take a really long time to break down naturally and they’re everywhere
A new one-time treatment could wipe out high cholesterol forever
A one-off therapy could be our greatest weapon in the fight against heart disease
Why aliens are (probably) too lazy to make first contact
Space is big. Why not kick back, relax, and wait for them to come to you?