The Human Body

Actors’ brain activity changes when in character (Marlon Brando © Hollywood Photo Archive/Mediapunch/REX/Shutterstock)

Actors’ brain activity changes when in character

Should children use mouthwash? © Getty Images

Should children use mouthwash?

'Molecular surgery' gives pain-free operations © Getty Images

‘Molecular surgery’ gives pain-free operations

Should you give the kiss of life to someone having a heart attack? © Getty

Should you give the kiss of life to someone having a heart attack?

Science Focus Podcast: Do you believe in magic? – Gustav Kuhn (Conjuror Signor Martino levitating Mademoiselle Nita during a stage performance © Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Science Focus Podcast Do you believe in magic?

Why do some people have such a poor sense of direction? © Dan Bright

Why do some people have such a poor sense of direction?

The brain: can you really think yourself healthy? © Eiko Ojala

The brain Can you really think yourself healthy?

House dust could be causing us to pile on the pounds © Getty Images

House dust could be causing us to pile on the pounds

What are the wiggly things I see in my eyes when I look at the sky? © Getty

What are the wiggly things I see in my eyes when I look at the sky?

Can transgender athletes be fairly integrated into women's sports? © Getty Images

Reality Check Can transgender athletes be fairly integrated into women's sports?

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The thought experiment: What would happen if humans grew wings?

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Tune up your brain Theories that will sharpen your mind

Getty © Why do women live longer than men?

Why do women live longer?

How to boost your microbiome

15 tips to boost your gut microbiome