Roland Hughes
Roland is a news features writer fascinated by unanswered questions, people with unusual obsessions, and the everyday things we take for granted. He has worked as a senior writer and editor with BBC News and Apple News, and lives in the Peak District.
Recent articles by Roland Hughes
You’re likely throwing away the healthiest part of fruit, warn experts
Waste not, want not
‘Danger zone’: These 5 US states are about to be hit hardest by El Niño, experts warn
Expect wildfires, floods and storms
An invisible force could be changing your lifespan, study suggests
Could the secret to how long we live be linked to Earth’s magnetism?
The 5 absolute best space images of 2026 (so far)
Jaw-dropping images of outer space from the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition
This surprising factor could reveal how compatible you and your partner really are, says science
A shared taste in music is as good an indicator as any, scientists say
The 3 telltale signs of adult ADHD that most doctors miss
From hypermobility to heart disease, the condition impacts the whole body, not just the brain
Mercury is shrinking faster than anyone thought
Wrinkles on the surface are clues as to the planet’s previous size
This simple diet change could slow your biological age in just four weeks, study suggests
The answer could lie in the balance of what is on your plate
Experts tracked lions for four years and found something incredible
The Lion King got one major detail wrong, a new study shows
We’ve found the true limit on how long humans can live, say experts
Even if we could cure every illness, our own cells would eventually give out
'Oh my god!': Orcas filmed ramming fish so hard they explode
The sunfish didn't stand a chance
Everything you've been told about your metabolism and age is wrong
It turns out we have much more control over our bodies as we age than you might think
151 random fun facts that will blow your mind
Our collection of the best interesting trivia covers animals, biology, geography, space and much more
'A huge step forward': This strange Antarctic creature could spark a cancer breakthrough, say scientists
Sea squirts in the Antarctic could offer us a novel way to kill melanoma cells – that is, skin cancer – without harming healthy cells
