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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
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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
The genius stealth inventions making people, planes and cities invisible
Scientists around the world are working on ways to hide us from sight. But how close are we to developing tech that could make us invisible?
The anti-ageing diet: 6 science-backed changes to protect your skin, body and brain from getting older
New research is revealing the links between what you eat and how you age… And the foods that might help you slow the ageing process down.
International Women's Day | 22 pioneering women in science you really should know about
We’ve all heard of the likes of Ada Lovelace, Rosalind Franklin and Marie Curie, but there are many more famous women in STEM that deserve your attention.
The 7 most expensive substances ever found on planet Earth
Silver, gold, platinum… palladium? Pah! When it comes to the really precious materials, you’d be surprised by what fetches the highest prices
How to crack the subtle body language of liars
Online influencers claim subtle, non-verbal cues expose when a person is lying. But how much do gestures, eye contact and arm positioning really reveal?
14 quick and simple ways to improve your teeth, according to dentists
The latest research shows our mouths are strongly tied to our overall health. Here are the top science-backed tips to help you brush up on your oral hygiene.
What your pooping frequency says about your health
It turns out your toilet time can reveal a lot about your gut health, diet and more
The 6 biggest questions about adult ADHD, answered by a neuroscientist
ADHD diagnosis has risen in recent years, particularly among adults. But we need to improve how we view and treat it.
This cutting-edge exoskeleton got me up a mountain I had no chance of climbing alone
A little robot enhancement made country walking a breeze on my knees
How to spot dementia early and reduce your risk by half
New science is uncovering how Alzheimer’s could be detected decades before symptoms strike
The 17 worst ideas of the 21st century (so far)
Sorry, Google Glass
