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What makes PFAS so useful also makes them nearly impossible to destroy

From hidden chambers to lost civilizations, the world’s most enigmatic landmarks are still, slowly, revealing their secrets

From melting galaxies to cosmic question marks and a gorilla running loose on the International Space Station, the Universe is a strange place

What can life evolve into after a million years of total darkness, crushing pressure and isolation?

From what it is to how to get rid of it, there's a lot we get wrong about the extra inches on our waistline

It takes a lot of work, but it is possible to push back the condition

There are a variety of physical maladies that often accompany the condition – from hypermobility to heart disease

A wave of new breakthrough tech could detect the disease years – even decades – before major symptoms strike

The new wonder drugs do more than help people lose weight

Is brown fat really the miracle weight-loss tissue wellness influencers claim it is?

There's a big, gaping hole in our understanding of the Universe

After nearly going extinct only a few decades ago, these giants are getting together to put on one of nature’s most spectacular – and mysterious – shows

What do heart doctors actually do to look after their own hearts? We asked four leading experts to find out

Whether it's bums and tums or your arms and hips, flab can gather in all sorts of places. Here’s what controls body fat distribution

The world isn't what it seems. Here's how science has exposed the fallacies and misconceptions of Earth and the heavens throughout history.

We all think we’ve heard the story of the deadly Roman-era volcanic eruption. But there’s so much more to learn

From dropped tool bags to farting astronauts, spaceflight has had its fair share of amusing mistakes and embarrassing oversights

Here are the simple, science-backed ways of reframing your inner demons.

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.

Psychologists are now finding that mental flexibility, not pushing through at all costs, is the real key to perseverance

Research is revealing what's causing your post-lunch lethargy and how to get your brain back into gear

The recent disaster in Nepal may be a warning of what's to come for the rest of the world

Can a magnetic nasal strip open your airways and improve your breathing?

A future where humans can lift incredible weights, see in the dark and fly sounds far-fetched, but it’s already here