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Yes, your dog could really be addicted to their ball, says new study
'Ball junkies' are hooked on their toys
Only 1% of the world is eating a healthy and sustainable diet, major report finds
Eating healthier diets could transform the food system to be kinder on the planet and improve human lives around the globe
This simple diet swap could help you lose weight without trying, study claims
Participants who mixed up their protein sources lost weight and improved their cholesterol, without restricting their calories
This ‘rogue’ planet is now the fastest-growing world we've ever seen
It might be a planet, but it’s growing up more like star
We finally know why men don’t live as long as women, say scientists
Males that spend less energy on sex and more on raising their children tend to live longer
The hidden trigger behind Parkinson’s has finally been spotted
The findings mark a major advancement in our understanding of the world’s fastest-growing neurological disease
Your brain runs on autopilot most of the time. Here’s how to take back control
A new study has found that habits rule our daily lives, and yet they may be the key to achieving our goals
Our Universe could be trapped inside a black hole with no way out
It's black holes all the way down
Somehow, Earth's ancient core froze solid. Now we finally know why
When it comes to understanding how the planet's core cooled, carbon is the key
These strange markings are the 'clearest sign' of aliens on Mars, say NASA
Huge news for fans of space and David Bowie alike
Long-distance runners may face higher colon cancer risk, early findings suggest
Running is overwhelmingly good for your health. But can you take it too far?
The Amazon is drying at an alarming pace – and nearing a devastating tipping point
Dwindling rainfall has put the region under even more strain
Timing your breakfast right may help you live longer, major study suggests
A new study has found a link between the time adults eat their breakfast and their risk of premature death
Groundbreaking video captures hidden moment of human fertility
Observing the crucial step in human development could help improve fertility
Taking common vitamin D supplement may actually lower your levels of vitamin D3
Yes, you read that right
This strange skull has completely baffled scientists for 60 years – until now
The Petralona skull was discovered in Greece in 1960, yet who this person was or when they lived has remained a mystery
Artificial sweeteners may speed up brain ageing, study claims
Many of these sweeteners appear in diet sodas
Here’s why scrolling on the toilet is a really bad idea
It’s not just unhygienic to scroll while pooping
What your spatial awareness reveals about your dementia risk
Difficulties with navigation could reveal the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease – long before memory loss becomes apparent
Carbon storage may be 10 times less effective at fighting climate change than we thought
We may not be able to rely on carbon capture to get us out of the climate crisis
An ancient tooth is reshaping what we know about Stonehenge
A single prehistoric cow tooth has revealed that Stonehenge’s builders may have brought more than just giant stones from Wales
A new mega-earthquake hotspot could be forming beneath the Atlantic
Mysterious earthquakes in the region have long gone unexplained
97% of autistic adults over 60 are undiagnosed – and it’s massively impacting their health
Their autism was missed during childhood, resulting in an 'overlooked' generation of autistics
This diet could lower your chance of cognitive decline by 40%, study claims
A study on data from more than 60,000 older adults found a link between certain dietary patterns and a lower risk of cognitive decline