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IBS is on the rise. Here’s an expert’s guide to what causes it and how to tackle it
Researchers are finally beginning to understand what's going on in our guts... and the best ways to soothe them.
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.
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.
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
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?
Inside the bizarre race to secure Earth’s nuclear tombs
With nuclear energy production increasing globally, the problem of what to do with the waste demands a solution. But where do you store something that stays dangerous for thousands of years?
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
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?
How to keep your mind and body sharp in retirement: 5 lessons from the world's best studies
Expert-backed tips for the best post-work life
You’re (probably) eating the wrong amount of protein for your age. Here’s why
The people who are eating the least protein are also those that need it most, research indicates. Here’s how much you should be eating
The 17 worst ideas of the 21st century (so far)
Sorry, Google Glass
10 ingenious inventions about to change our world forever
From nano-medics, to digital twins and space janitors
7 evidence-based steps proven to create a happier, healthier home
New building regulations are intended to future-proof the country’s new housing stock. But what can we do to make the nation’s existing housing more efficient, more environmentally friendly and better to live in?
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.
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.
How to finally break your procrastination habit, explained by a psychologist
Can't break a pattern of procrastination? Prof Fuschia Sirois explains the scientifically-backed ways to get back on task.
Top 8 hottest peppers in the world 2025
The very spicy science behind some of the world's most dangerous peppers.
The easiest way to cook a scrumptious turkey this Christmas, according to science
A food scientist reveals his top tips to ensure this year's turkey is delicious, not sawdusty.
Are you in a cult? Here's how celebrity leaders can manipulate their followers
Celebrities have always attracted cult-like followings, but fans are taking their devotion to new levels. When are pop culture obsessions real cults, and what are the warnings?
44 cool gadgets: Our pick of the best new tech for 2025
Welcome to our regularly updated curation of the coolest, smartest kit money can buy.
What is the coldest city in the world in 2025?
The world's coldest city in winter is warmer in London during the summer.
The deepest hole on Earth: Inside the race to harness unlimited power from our planet's core
While harnessed geothermal heat help plants grow at the Eden Project, advanced new technology could turn it into a renewable source of clean, green energy for all.
Good habits are life-changing: A psychologist's guide to hacking your brain's autopilot
Our lives are filled with habitual behaviours, both good and bad, but how do they form and how can we build better ones?
Here's the biggest factor controlling where your body gains fat
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 and how to change it.