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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
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.
This the single easiest and most effective exercise for weight loss, say doctors
It turns out this low-effort exercise is underrated for cutting fat – and for your overall health
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This is the single best way to reduce your cholesterol without statins, according to a leading doctor
You don't need medication to improve cholesterol levels. A few simple dietary tweaks can make a serious difference
10 'stupid' inventions the world laughed at, then couldn't live without
From ‘diabolical’ phone lines to ‘feminine’ wheeled suitcases, the first reactions aren’t always the right ones
Anti-ageing pills are real, and some of us are taking them without knowing it
Eternal youth is the stuff of religion and mythology, but what if we could just have a bit more of it? What if there was a pill that could slow down the ravages of time, so that you could feel younger for longer. It sounds like snake oil, but there’s a growing body of research that’s betting on making it a reality.
Decades of research say eyewitness testimony can't be trusted. These scientists say otherwise
A group of psychologists believes they can re-establish the reliability of our recollections
Experts are finally learning what power does to the brain – and it's not what anyone expected
Evidence suggests power, like alcohol, has a tangible effect on the brain. But are its impacts always negative?
9 simple, science-backed changes that can reverse your biological age
Science says it’s time to rethink – and take control – of our body's age. Here’s how to slow, halt and potentially turn back your biological clock
The simple questions that can expose any liar, according to psychologists
A nose-scratch here and an ear-tug there? The way we look for signs of lying is all wrong, say expert interrogators
These terrifying (and wacky) birds ruled Earth after the dinosaurs
We tend to think that mammals took over after an asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs, but for millions of years, fearsome birds ruled Earth
We're finally learning why hair loss happens – and how to reverse it
From microneedles to minoxidil, here's what could actually cure your baldness
Which one person has saved the most human lives?
You may owe one (or more) of these people a huge thanks
Cats v dogs: Here’s who’s actually smarter, according to science
In the ultimate pet showdown, we size up the cerebral powers of our favourite furry friends.
A study of 500,000 Americans just revealed a surprising truth about working from home
There are undeniable benefits to not having to commute to the office five days a week. There might also be unexpected costs too
'It's a planet within a planet': Experts have found a strange secret realm hidden at Earth's core
At the border between Earth's core and the mantle above, scientists are discovering a hidden world
Why dementia can be harder to spot in women – and the signs to look for
There is more to cognitive decline than just memory loss
I've spent my career studying ageing. Here are the 7 ways I slow my biological clock
Meet the scientist who’s testing cutting-edge ageing research on his own body
5 illusions that reveal how your brain warps reality
Your brain doesn’t see the world, it invents it. Welcome to the strange science of perception – and how to fix it when the illusion goes wrong
'Houston, we have a homicide!': Meet the detectives preparing to solve murders in space
Gravity, decomposition, blood spatter – almost everything a detective relies on works differently in space
'Mirror life is a very, very bad idea': The strange new organisms scientists are begging each other not to build – before it's too late
As messing with mirror molecules could threaten all life, scientists must reflect on where to draw the line
6 dangerous dementia myths you need to unlearn, according to a neuroscientist
There is now better protection for brain health across the globe, so why do we understand less about dementia than ever?
We interviewed AI girlfriends. Here’s what they said about their partners
Can chatbots fulfil your emotional needs? Hear the answers straight from their (figurative) mouths
Stress is giving you belly fat. Here’s the best way to reduce your cortisol levels
The internet has exploded with claims that stress hormones lead to belly fat, but taking cortisol tests and supplements are likely not the answer
