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These are the monsters that could actually be real, according to experts
The real-life explanations for the creatures that haunt our imaginations.
Scientists are now closer than ever to scarless healing
Healing a wound without leaving a scar is something we could all do while in the womb. But unlocking this ability after birth has proven impossible. Until now…
Why it's time to change your relationship with alcohol (and how to do it)
More of us are thinking 'I should probably drink less.' But what is booze really doing to our bodies? Is abstinence as worthwhile as people say? And what's the best way to change, if not end, our relationship with alcohol?
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Here's the skincare advice collagen experts wish more people knew
A victim of advertising embarks on a journey to understand the true benefits of products that promise to boost her collagen
The surprising ways Parkinson’s can now be spotted years early
A wave of new breakthrough tech could detect the disease years – even decades – before major symptoms strike
I swapped booze for a drink that tricks your brain into feeling tipsy. Here's what happened
This functional drink claims to calm the brain without the hangover, addictive qualities or calories of alcohol
6 science-backed ways to protect and improve your memory
Forgetfulness doesn't have to be an inevitable part of life
With this gadget, you could grow your own meat at home
A citizen science company is teaching people how to grow their own meat from a few bizarre ingredients
We didn’t conquer the world alone. This is humanity’s untold origin story
We’re discovering there were more characters, and more acts, in the tale of how Homo sapiens spread across the globe
5 mind-blowing inventions turning humans into real-life cyborgs
A future where humans can lift incredible weights, see in the dark and fly sounds far-fetched, but it’s already here
How to beat the afternoon slump (without a nap)
Recent research is revealing what's causing your post-lunch lethargy and how to get your brain back into gear
How to become a morning person, according to science
If you’re a night owl, you probably have a hard time waking in the morning. Here's how you can tinker with your body clock to make it easier to rise with the larks.
Scientists are now seriously asking if humans were seeded by aliens. Here's why
The idea that life on Earth began elsewhere in space has long been controversial, but it's now gaining traction
We may soon know how to stop dogs ageing, and humans could be next
Cutting-edge anti-ageing advances could extend your dog’s lifespan – and help sniff out the secrets to human longevity too
Meet the team tasked with saving Earth from world-ending asteroids
When asteroids come tearing towards Earth, we rely on ESA's planetary defence team to save us from disaster
How understanding nothingness might just explain everything
There's a big, gaping hole in our understanding of the Universe. Meet the scientists trying to understand it
No, our ancestors weren't carnivores. Here's what they really ate and why it matters
Our hunter-gatherer forebears weren’t the carnivorous cavemen we once thought
Here's the single best way to reduce your cholesterol without statins
You don't need medication to improve cholesterol levels. A few simple dietary tweaks can make a serious difference
What you need to know if you're thinking of buying a cheap EV
An electric car expert outlines the key rules
Here’s the single easiest and most effective exercise for weight loss
It turns out this low-effort exercise is underrated for cutting fat – and for your overall health
I tried sticking magnets to my face to improve my sleep. Here's what happened
Can a magnetic nasal strip open your airways, improve your breathing and stop you snoring?
How to overcome the biggest barrier to weight loss
Research suggests your fat cells have a memory, hence any weight you lose always seems to find its way back to your body
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?
6 things I wished everyone knew about anxiety, by a psychologist
Here are the simple, science-backed ways of reframing your inner-demons.