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The one factor stopping you from losing weight, according to a Cambridge professor
Geneticist Giles Yeo has spent his career studying why some people gain weight more easily than others – and says the reason has nothing to do with willpower
Experts are at war over two black holes that shouldn't exist
They shouldn’t exist, but these black holes could change everything we know about how these giants are born
Are these keto dieters heading towards a cholesterol nightmare?
Some followers of a ketogenic diet say their sky-high cholesterol isn’t a problem, but cardiologists disagree
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Why protecting your vagus nerve is key to optimal mental health
It's the body’s information superhighway that tells your organs how to rest
This is the one supplement consistently shown to better your brain and body
Every supplement claims to offer benefits for your body. But tests suggest creatine actually does. It might also have benefits for your brain, too
From Epstein to Wall Street: The dark psychology of how money makes monsters
One look at the news cycle would have you thinking that wealth and crime are inevitably linked. But what does science have to say?
The surprising reason most zombie apocalypse plans will fall apart, according to survival experts
Survival experts and professional preppers give their top tips on how to survive a zombie invasion.
How to speak so people actually want to listen
Do you just need to be more interesting? A psychologist explains how to make people listen to what you have to say
The surprising truth behind Korea's most effective skincare products
Is this new wave of skincare really better formulated and more effective than Western products?
The most effective (but strangest) way to calm a fear of flying, according to a psychologist
Simple, science-backed techniques can help you overcome your sky-high anxiety
Making Pluto a planet again sounds simple. It isn’t
NASA's new chief wants to reinstate Pluto as a planet. And scientists are on board – as long as you're also okay with having over 100 new ones, including our own Moon
We've found a tiny particle that could erase the Universe at any moment
A supercollider may one day help us predict the fate of the Universe. Scientists will use it to find a hidden instability built into the fabric of existence… one that could destroy everything.
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.
Why you're probably brushing your teeth wrong (and how to do it right)
Most people mistime when to use their brush and mouthwash
The new research challenging everything we know about habit formation
From spending less time on your phone to getting outdoors more often, now is the time to try forming a new good habit
Do any animals hoard treasure?
Meet the bearded vulture, known to use man-made objects in its nests which last generations and now act as 'natural museums'
An invisible smoke is spreading across US cities – and making people more violent
Wildfires not only wreck homes and livelihoods, new research suggests that their smoke may affect mental health – and cause an increase in violent crime
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
Deadly fungal storms are now sweeping the US – and spreading a disease few doctors recognise
And the problem is just getting worse
We may have to rethink consciousness completely. Here’s why
In their quest to pinpoint the start of human consciousness, neuroscientists are diving into some truly bizarre territory
The cholesterol-lowering supplement you might be taking without realising
Research shows that garlic affects your lipid health as well as your taste buds. But how you take it plays a big role in how well it works
Feeling just ‘meh’ about life? It could be anhedonia – here’s how to reverse it
When everything feels... well, ‘meh’, there’s complex chemistry at play in your brain
The one food all cholesterol experts want you to eat
From heart health to sustainability, beans are the unsung heroes of a balanced diet
This doctor claims you can cut your dementia risk in 12 weeks
Alzheimer's isn't necessarily a genetic inevitability
