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Be more productive: A neuroscientist explains how to actually get more done in less time
There are all sorts of productivity myths out there – but are there any that actually work?
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 science of Dune | Could we terraform Mars?
Dune is set on a desert planet in a distant star system, where science has enabled humans to live and breathe. Could we use the same technology to terraform Mars?
The science of Dune: Could we really make smart drugs?
'The spice' is an extremely precious commodity that greatly enhances the user's mental abilities. Could we recreate this in real life?
Here's how we could make a real-life Dune force field
In the sci-fi epic Dune, characters carry a portable force field that protects them from speeding projectiles. Could we make one of these for real?
A social media ban for children would actually solve nothing. Here’s why
COMMENT | Politicians are claiming social media apps are causing irreparable harm to our young. The science, however, says otherwise.
This hidden ice base is mining the Antarctic for ghostly cosmic particles
Neutrinos are everywhere, yet they’re almost impossible to detect. Now, some of these ghostly particles have been picked up coming from the Milky Way for the first time.
44 cool gadgets: Our pick of the best new tech for 2024
Welcome to our regularly updated curation of the coolest, smartest kit money can buy.
Ageless brain: How this new supercomputer could help keep your mind young
The DeepSouth project aims to mimic the human brain.
The 7 biggest myths about your coffee, debunked by a scientist
The world of coffee is flooded with myths and opinions on how to perfect the magical drink, but which ones are true?
How to actually catch a liar, according to the new science of lie detection
We’ve been getting lie detection wrong for 100 years. Now scientists are trying to fix the problem.
Here’s how ‘love languages’ can actually change your relationship
Influencers are claiming there are five keys ways to communicate love. But how many of them actually work, according to science?
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.
Why most diets fail and what to eat to succeed, according to a weight loss surgeon
Ever wondered why the latest fad diets have never helped you lose weight? A surgeon explains the most effective way to drop unwanted pounds.
2024 full Moon calendar: When to see the next full Moon
All the information you need to see the Earth’s nearest celestial neighbour at its best this month.
9 ingenious rescue robots set to become the lifesavers of tomorrow
These cutting-edge droids could mean the difference between life and death after a natural disaster.
The new hunt for alien worlds: Here’s how NASA plans to find life off Earth
The next generation of space observatories have life on other planets firmly in their sights.
Top 10 longest rivers in the world 2024
Spoiler: the Amazon doesn't take the prize for the globe's lengthiest river.
Why bug-fed farm animals could become humanity’s new protein source
Despite being a nutritious and sustainable food source, insects have yet to find their way onto our plates in a significant way. But these farms in Italy have found another, more palatable, way to use the protein in bugs: by turning it into animal feed.
Cyber Monday toy deals - we've found the best savings over 20%
Want to get ahead with Christmas presents for the kids this year? We’re here to help with the best Cyber Monday toy deals we can find.
This bold psychedelic and VR fusion therapy could spark a mental health revolution
Psychologists are exploring ways of treating mental health disorders by combining psychedelics and virtual reality.
What is the coldest city in the world in 2023?
The world's coldest city in winter is warmer in London during the summer.
Discover the best microscopes for kids in 2024
Encourage your kids' curiosity about the natural world with these microscopes designed with young science lovers in mind.
Outlawed human embryo experiments could soon be made legal. Here’s why
The UK public recently backed a move to extend the 14-day limit on embryo research.