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Most anti-ageing peptides don’t work. But these might
Touted by the internet as the next big cure for ageing, a wide range of peptide products are growing in popularity. But evidence for their efficacy, let alone safety, is shaky at best
The US is now paying more than any other country for climate change damage, study suggests
Despite being the biggest carbon emitter, the US is already paying a disproportionate price for the climate crisis
I'm a neuroscientist. Here's all you need to know about money to be truly happy
We all need enough funds to cover our basic needs, but beyond that the connection between wealth and wellness is less clear
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There's no such thing as a shark, suggest scientists
Analysis of shark DNA has thrown a wrench into our understanding of these sharp-toothed predators
We’re closer than ever to bringing back life from cryogenic freezing
Astronauts in cryosleep is one of science fiction's most enduring fantasies – but a new study suggests the gap between fiction and reality just got a little smaller
This (very weird) rule has been controlling fashion for 150 years
Ever wondered why low-rise jeans are making a comeback?
Scientists want to create ‘T. Rex’ quakes on the Moon
Artificial Moonquakes on demand could help scientists investigate below the lunar surface
Your most draining relationships (except one) are taking years off your life, study suggests
Difficult people don’t just zap your energy – they may also accelerate your biological ageing
We've found a bizarre alien magma planet surprisingly close to Earth
The floor (and the rest of this planet) is lava
Just one day in your life could soon reveal how long you’ll live
After building a Truman Show experiment, scientists were able to predict the lifespans of their 81 subjects
This stunning 3D map lets anyone explore real human organs down to a single cell
It’s far less gross than it sounds (we promise) and could have major implications for how we understand anatomy and disease
This terrifying new dinosaur could rewrite the origins of T. rex
The emergence of the world’s most iconic predator remains a scientific mystery. This latest discovery offers a critical clue
‘Stunning’ new treatment may reverse frailty after just one dose
A landmark trial suggests stem cells can reverse the physical decline of ageing
Even experts can't tell if these faces are AI-generated or not. Can you?
Even ‘super recognisers’ of human faces struggle – can you do better?
Scientists spot signs of cannibal killer whales in Russian waters
Two severed fins bearing the tooth marks of other killer whales have raised a troubling question: are some orcas hunting their own kind?
Scientists have found a dinosaur ‘Rosetta Stone’ hidden for 90 million years
A near-complete fossil from Patagonia has finally cracked open the mysterious evolutionary story of one of prehistory's strangest dinosaur groups
‘Blood rain’ could sweep across the UK this week as Saharan dust plume moves in
Vivid sunsets can also be expected
Scientists could soon use giant fire tornadoes to clean up our oceans
Sometimes, the craziest ideas just happen to be the best
Something very strange is happening under Greenland’s ice
A scientist described the phenomenon as “like a pot of boiling pasta”
These (adorable) seal pups chat just like humans – accents included
They're seal-iously good conversationalists
Birdwatching could help slow ageing, breakthrough study finds
It turns out being bird-brained could actually be the ultimate goal for your cognitive health
You could get paid for everything you’ve ever posted online, says scientist
A hypothetical – but possible – economic compensation model could pay online users back for their contribution to AI, says a leading computational scientist
This ‘gruesome’ execution pit is raising unsettling questions about the Vikings
The disturbing burial site contained decapitated corpses and body parts stacked on top of each other. Yet what happened there remains a mystery
An ‘astonishingly’ large new dinosaur species has been discovered in the Sahara
This school-bus-sized predator was so unusual that scientists didn't recognise it at first
