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We finally know whether people see colours differently, scientists say
Many of us have wondered whether the colours we see look the same as those seen by others.
Strange microscopic lightning may have kickstarted life on Earth
Tiny zaps of electricity may have provided the energy to form life as we know it.
Think you understand your dog? This study says you’re wrong – and what you should do instead
A study on human perceptions of dog behaviour found we are much worse at understanding our dogs' emotions than we think we are.
Could this ingenious new (and affordable) science-backed gadget end the fear of public speaking?
This World Speech Day (15 March), a Cambridge scientist has launched a pioneering virtual reality platform that empowers users to conquer speech anxiety.
This protein could play a key role in treating Parkinson's, new study finds
A recent discovery could help scientists find treatments for the second most common neurodegenerative disease, which currently has no cure.
Here’s what your waist size says about your future brain health
Your waist size in middle age could be linked to your brain health later in life, a recent study found.
This ‘switch’ could put an end to your weight loss plateaus, say scientists
Counting calories to no avail? Scientists may have found a way to stop your body fighting weight loss.
Your dog’s weight struggles might be genetic (just like in humans)
Researchers studied over 200 very good boys to find the key genetic links between human and canine obesity.
Regularly reading articles like this will protect your brain from ageing: new study
Or any feature, book, or even email, according to new research.
These are the best exercises to overcome insomnia: new study
Experts crunched the numbers on over 2,000 people to uncover the ultimate workout for a better night's kip.
‘Woolly mammoth mice’ are now real (and posing a major ethical dilemma)
Are scientists so preoccupied with whether or not they could bring back mammoths, that they’re not concerned with whether they should?
Scientists ‘bring back’ the woolly mammoth… as this mouse
Jurassic Park would be a much cuter place with these ‘de-extinct’ critters running around.
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Once-in-a-generation planet parade tonight: How to see the rare 7-planet alignment
A rare occurrence, the planet parade is an event any astronomy fan should try to catch.
We could soon end wrinkles and grey hair forever, study suggests. Here's how
Through the use of naturally-occuring hormones, scientists believe they can fight the signs of ageing occuring.
Baby turtles filmed performing (a very cute) dance when they're excited for food
Loggerhead turtles navigate using Earth's magnetic fields and bust a move when they recognise their feeding grounds.
Alien life on Mars: Ancient beach discovery may offer clearest proof yet
It's no Greek island, but the red planet's beaches may still have attracted microbial vacationers.
Dementia breakthrough: Science can now measure your brain’s true ‘biological age’
Combining MRI scans and AI could reveal how old your brain is and how fast it’s ageing.
How to spot a narcissist: Scientists may have discovered a key new sign
According to a new study, narcissists are more likely to feel socially excluded.
Massive new energy source could be hiding in Earth’s mountains
Hydrogen gas might be generated in the millions-of-years long processes.
Always tired? A fixed bedtime matters more than sleep duration, study finds
Consistently falling asleep and waking at the same time each night is more important for a long life than previously thought.
Earth's core may be changing shape – and it has scientists puzzled
Strange changes to seismic waves deep under the planet could reveal unusual activity in the Earth's core.
Most of us are overeating protein... and it’s driving up fat levels
We're likely over-consuming the world's most profitable nutrient – and it’s wrecking our waistlines.
Human crowds act just like liquids, and we have the footage to prove it
When crowds reach a high density of people per square meter, ripple-like movements begin to form.