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I’m a neuroscientist. Here’s how you can trick your brain into being more productive
There are all sorts of productivity myths out there – but are there any that actually work?
Scientists have found what sounds eerily like Atlantis off Australia’s coast
Over half a million people may have lived in the lost landscapes north of Australia... before they were consumed by the ocean
6 life-changing lessons from the biggest studies on human happiness
Sick of chasing happiness, instead of enjoying it? You may be stuck on what psychologists call the hedonic treadmill. Here's how you can step off it
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This radical 'dark stars' theory could solve our Universe’s greatest mystery
Massive, invisible stars that formed in the earliest days of the Universe may hold clues to the true nature of dark matter. And we might have found some
Some experts now think fungi are conscious. Here's what convinced them
New research on fungi suggests they could be demonstrating some form of intelligence
10 ingenious inventions about to change our world forever
From nano-medics, to digital twins and space janitors
Mystery 'rogue planets' have been spotted drifting through our galaxy. And some could support life
Some planets are stuck following the same orbital paths their entire lives. Others break free to wander alone through the vast, empty darkness of interstellar space. And there's a lot more of them than you might think
What's the craziest thing ever stolen?
From bull semen to a commercial airliner, it doesn't get much weirder than this
Experts no longer believe in photographic memory. Here’s what convinced them
Why your brain was never built to remember everything, explained by a neuroscientist
6 mind-blowing space missions now set to launch after Artemis II
From water hunting on the Moon to the closest planet to the Sun
How to finally feel better about your body, according to a psychologist
Body dysmorphia – the all-consuming obsession with perceived flaws in our looks – is sweeping the globe. What can be done and how is tech changing the way we see ourselves?
How some people sleep only four hours a night and still feel great
A small group of humans barely rest at night – and never suffer for it. Science is about to find out why that matters for all of us
Your reality really could be a simulation, say experts. Here’s why
As computers grow ever more powerful, the idea we could be living in a simulation is looking less like science fiction every day
I was a happiness researcher. Here's why I quit and cycled the world
By cycling to the world’s happiest places, Dr Christopher Boyce learnt how to put his research into practice to finally reach true happiness
I learned how to stimulate my vagus nerve for optimal mental health
Stimulating your vagus nerve is suddenly all the rage. But do you need an expensive machine to do it, or just a few minutes to breathe?
22 mind-blowing facts about NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission
Taking one step closer to the next giant leap
The 6 best habits to keep your brain fit as you age, according to neuroscience
What can you do to stave off cognitive decline? Neuroscientist Christian Jarrett explains the six habits that can keep your grey matter fit.
The 5 biggest myths about taking statins to lower cholesterol
Statins save lives – so why are so many people wary of taking them?
Does my dog really love me? Here’s how to know for sure
Sure, they wag their tails to greet us and are happy to snuggle up and watch TV in the evening, but are our beloved pooches actually experiencing the same love for us as we feel for them?
How to actually become more attractive, according to science
No, you don’t need to take a hammer to your jawline. Just focus on these six steps instead
Millions have IBS without knowing. And scientists might soon know why
Researchers are finally beginning to understand what's going on in our guts... and the best ways to soothe them
The only real way to catch a liar, according to psychologists
The hidden tactics that give deceivers the upper hand
One of Earth's oldest mysteries keeps getting weirder
Despite centuries of research, one of Earth’s most awe-inspiring phenomena is still not fully understood.
The 5 habits that could make or break your retirement health
Expert-backed tips for the best post-work life
