Everyday science

Everyday science

Physics, chemistry and biology are your "big three", but there are so many more branches of science, including the formal sciences, natural sciences and social sciences. They're all here, and you can rely on us to put the 'fun' in fundamental science for you.

What you need to know if you're thinking of buying a cheap EV

An electric car expert outlines the key rules
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15 of the world's weirdest-ever inventions

From the V-shaped bed designed by an exercise legend, to a robot that feeds you tomatoes
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Good habits are life-changing: A psychologist's guide to hacking your brain's autopilot

Our lives are filled with habitual behaviours, both good and bad, but how do they form and how can we build better ones?
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121 random fun facts that will blow your mind

Our collection of the best interesting trivia covers animals, biology, geography, space and much more
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This is the highest IQ recorded in the world in 2025

Discover who the smartest person in the world in 2025 is – well, according to their intelligence quotient
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This article is scientifically proven to improve your willpower

Scientists are discovering there are some mind tricks that can take your powers of self-control to the next level…
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Archaeologists have unlocked new secrets of life in Pompeii

Far from being frozen in time, Pompeii lived on as a fragile community built among the ruins
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6 simple ways to instantly improve your dog’s life, according to science

What's the way to your dog's heart? A steak? A permanent place on the sofa? On open car window to lean out of during a long drive?
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‘It’s just chaos!’: Inside the political unravelling of America’s climate disaster defence system

Staff at NOAA say verbal orders, travel bans and self-censorship are reshaping the agency from within
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The (completely adorable) ways dogs know exactly how you’re feeling

Ever get the feeling your dog knows what you’re thinking? It might be because they’re picking up on cues you didn’t realise you were transmitting.
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What ever happened with the Bermuda Triangle?

Turns out there's no much truth to the legend.
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7 home office gadgets that could actually improve your productivity

Here are the chairs, tech and desk gadgets that could elevate your home-working experience
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After decades of guesswork, science might have found a real hangover hack

It may not seem as appealing as eggs and bacon for breakfast, but science says you might be able to run off your hangover
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Most doomsday preppers have it wrong. This is actually how to survive the apocalypse

Should you join the underground movement? And if so, how?
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Do dogs really understand the words used on soundboard buttons?

In some online videos, dogs seem to have conversations with their owners by pressing buttons on soundboards
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How can I look after my knees as I get older

Here's how to improve the strength of your knees, to reduce stiffness, aches and pains as you get older
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Here's what a 3,000-year-old mummy actually smells like

Scientists have discovered what mummies smell like and it's surprisingly not too bad.
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These common 'natural beauty' ingredients are harming the planet

Consumers are right to be sensitive about what they put on their skin, but an emphasis on using 'natural' ingredients could be misleading
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An airbag for your head? This inventor thinks inflatable helmets are the future of cycle safety

Commuting safely by bike means finding something to do with your helmet when you reach your destination. A British company thinks you should deflate it
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How does background radiation affect particle detectors?

The strange science of radioactive steel and sunken treasure
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Are receipts really covered in chemicals?

Should you be concerned by 'forever chemicals' on your shopping receipts?
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What is the ekpyrotic Universe theory?

What if there was no beginning of time?
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10 simple ways to keep your dogs safe and happy during a heatwave

Pro tips to keep your furry friend cool when it’s hot outside.
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Yes, even a mild UK heatwave feels much worse than in the US. Here's why

Paddling pool? Check. Ice cream? Check. Sweat patches? Check, check.
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