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.
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
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.
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
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
How does background radiation affect particle detectors?
The strange science of radioactive steel and sunken treasure
Are receipts really covered in chemicals?
Should you be concerned by 'forever chemicals' on your shopping receipts?
What is the ekpyrotic Universe theory?
What if there was no beginning of time?
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.
Could hidden dehydration be the cause of your daytime fatigue?
Feeling tired? Your afternoon dip could be low-chronic dehydration
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.
Why most zombie apocalypse plans fall apart, according to real survival experts
Survival experts and professional preppers give their top tips on how to survive a zombie invasion.
What is the deadliest creature in the UK?
Man’s best friend? Yeah, right.
Electric vehicle boom could hit major roadblock in just 5 years, study claims
With sales skyrocketing, a shortage of this key critical material could halt progress
What's the world's oldest cheese?
The oldest cheese samples that survive today were found in the necks of Bronze Age mummies in China
We’re replacing babies with dogs. And it could be making us happier
While fertility rates in the developed world are falling, more and more of us are choosing to parent pooches
Can we communicate in dreams?
New research claims it's possible to get people's brains to communicate to one another in dreams
The hidden rules of appetite that are ruining your weight loss plans
Obesity is on the rise, but as we blame our unhealthy food-ridden environment and look to wonder drugs to get rid of unwanted fat, what role do our genetics play?
What is it like to die? The reassuring science of near-death experiences
They leave their bodies, witness a bright light and return forever changed. But do survivors of near-death experiences truly glimpse into the great beyond? New research into the brain's final moments could decode these visions at life's edge.
How to spot the 'covert narcissists' hiding in your life
Not all narcissists are loudmouth egotists, according to a growing body of science. There are also covert manipulators lurking in most social circles.
Has anyone been killed by their own inventions?
Dumb ways to die: inventor edition.
Why some kitchen utensils could be poisoning you
Black plastic utensils, plastic chopping boards, and non-stick pans could be releasing harmful chemicals into your food.
What is copypasta, and can it stop my data being used to train AI?
Here is how to stop social media from using your data for training AIs
How easily could AI create a digital doppelgänger of me?
Turns out, it's very easy for AI to create a digital doppelgänger of you. Here's how worried you should be about that
Only one country in the world produces all the food it needs, study finds
The others are vulnerable to the effects of war, natural disasters and trade disputes on their food supply