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Is having déjà vu unhealthy?
Wait... have I read this before? Is déjà vu unhealthy, or just a normal brain function? We're sure we already told you...
What happens if you get ill on the ISS?
Ambulances might struggle to reach the International Space Station
This terrifying 'kraken' was the true apex predator of the dinosaur age, scientists discover
Lurking in prehistoric seas, a colossal, intelligent hunter the length of four cars was crushing bones and seizing prey
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How identical are identical twins?
The similarities may be uncanny, but identical twins aren't exact copies of one another
Meet the weird worm that can survive being boiled alive
The Pompeii worm can withstand the heat of hydrothermal vents deep under the sea
Could I build a nuclear reactor in my shed?
Don't try this at home. Or in your garden.
Monkeys have found a bizarre natural supplement to counteract human junk food
The macaques of Gibraltar love stealing human junk food, but the treats play havoc on their digestive systems
How contagious is laughter?
Studies show we are far more likely to giggle when others are chuckling around us
What is decision paralysis and how do I deal with it?
You'll never be stuck deciding which washing detergent to buy ever again
What your number of siblings really means for your personality
Stereotypes paint only children with a number of negative traits, but research points to a much more positive picture
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
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
