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How can I burn more calories when I'm walking? | Here's how to burn more calories when walking
These simple tricks can help you to burn the most calories from a walk
Should I be eating leftover carbs as I get older? | The secret super carb: How 'resistance starch' can transform your gut health
Whatever age you are, this group of foods is a must in your diet
Are cats liquid? | The (very adorable) reasons cats can fit into tiny spaces
Cats take a unique approach to small spaces, even if they shouldn't really fit
What actually causes depression in the brain? | The depression myth: Why there's more to it than chemical imbalances
Depression is more complicated than you might think
This bizarre spiked mammal is basically a real-life Pokemon
I choose you, lowland streaked tenrec
Which generation is the most hypersensitive?
The answer isn't quite as simple as you might think.
Could we really build a space elevator?
A quick way to get to space, but are space elevators really possible?
What are the best preserved Ice Age animals
Frozen in time, these prehistoric animals offer an astonishing glimpse into the past.
How long does it really take to fall in love? Here’s what science says
Certain animals can form lifelong bonds in a single day. But what about humans?
What exactly do water filters filter out?
They don’t necessarily remove all contaminants.
What are the chances I'll be hit by a falling satellite?
What are the chances of you getting hit by space debris? Let's check the odds.
Why do polar bears have black skin?
It doesn't quite sound right, but its true.
What is Mexico's Zone of Silence
It's an area filled with bizarre plants and animals.
Are hangovers hereditary?
You might have done the damage but why not blame your parents too?
Why does my arm and leg hair have growth limits, but my head hair doesn't?
Ever wondered why your arm and leg hair doesn't grow as much as your head hair? Here's the answer.
Do we know what the cores of stars look like?
The centre of our nearest star is 10-20 million degrees, making it just a little too hot for us to visit.
What makes the Mediterranean diet so good for us?
Why simple changes to your everyday meals can be the path to better health.
How many fathers are unknowingly raising children that aren't theirs?
A surprisingly common issue that is occurring around the world.
Is it safe to run every day, or should I ditch my run streak to save my knees?
A doctor explains why you should break your streak.
Could marine cloud brightening help us fight climate change?
Is the future of keeping Earth cool floating above us?
What is Mexico's blue hole?
The world's deepest marine sinkhole is at least 420m deep but remains a mystery to scientists.
Are we the only species to have been through a stone age?
Who is the originator of the stone tool? The evidence leaves a confusing mystery.
You can be declared dead, but can you be declared alive?
Being declared dead when you're still alive is a rather sticky situation.
The secret to a perfect morning routine probably isn't what you think
Starting the day at 2am or taking fistfuls of supplements each morning is unlikely to help you get ahead in life.