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This adorable frog could change everything we know about animal empathy
Poison dart frogs have been observed sharing stress responses with their mates.
The hidden health risks caused by shapewear, explained by a doctor
Shaping underwear promises to smooth out our lumps and bumps but there are often compromises.
Here’s how we're understanding the origins of the first stars in the Universe
Looking back deeper into spacetime is revealing the secrets of the Universe’s formation.
‘Through science, he saved lives’: The ingenious ways Michael Mosley made us healthier
Giles Yeo pays tribute to his colleague, friend and fellow BBC Science Focus contributor.
Dark energy may be even stranger than we thought
The most mysterious phenomenon in the Universe could be about to spring another surprise on us
Could new menstrual cycle ‘hacks’ promise a new era of women’s sport?
Sports scientists are starting to harness the power of women's monthly cycles to make training more effective.
Here’s how unhealthy supermarket bread actually is, according to an obesity expert
COMMENT | It’s clear that eating too much ultra-processed food is bad for our health. But is our daily staple being unfairly maligned?
How harmful are nicotine pouches? An expert explains
Some experts fear about the health impact of the new trend.
Here’s how lymphatic 'weight loss massage' actually changes your body
Everyone from Kim Kardashian to Jenifer Aniston are getting the treatment.
Why music could solve the Universe’s deepest secrets
The two disciplines have grown hand-in-hand for centuries.
No, it’s not just a trend: The real reasons adult ADHD and autism diagnoses are on the rise
COMMENT | Getting the correct diagnosis can be a relief for many, regardless of the age it comes at.
Here’s what all women should actually know about egg freezing
Women have a finite number of eggs in their ovaries. Is preserving them a way to have children when they're older?
‘Your brain isn’t fully formed until you’re 25’: A neuroscientist demolishes the greatest mind myth
Sometimes age really is just a number.
’Forever chemicals’ are now in half of your fruits and vegetables. Here’s what that means
Some groups are calling for the ban of pesticides that contain non-biodegradable chemicals.
We could soon detect (and treat) dementia decades in advance. Here’s how
A new innovative blood test could diagnose the syndrome much earlier than previously thought possible.
New anti-obesity drugs are game-changing but we need to tackle the root cause
Progress in medication is starting to make a huge impact but we still need to look at the root cause
6 ‘healthy’ foods you may not realise are ultra-processed
A nutrition scientist explains the health effects of some commonly misunderstood products.
Ebikes could soon have double the power. Can we expect more fires?
With fires increasing at an alarming pace, will bumping up the power of batteries make them more dangerous?
The hidden crisis in women’s bone health – and how to protect yours
There are now three osteoporosis fractures a second worldwide.
How a solar eclipse revealed the warping of spacetime and opened a new window into the Universe
Since its effects were proven more than a century ago, scientists have used gravitational lensing to uncover many of the Universe's mysteries.
The psychology of why we trust what people say, even when they contradict the facts
When it comes to presenting information, a friendly face can make all of the difference.
This bizarre quantum theory could finally explain how our Universe began
Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of the 'inflation field'.
A social media ban for children would actually solve nothing. Here’s why
COMMENT | Politicians are claiming social media apps are causing irreparable harm to our young. The science, however, says otherwise.
If we want to beat plastic pollution, recycling will never be enough
OPINION | Photographs of hermit crabs using discarded bottle caps as shells highlights the extent of the global plastic pollution problem.