The Human Body

Is sparkling water as hydrating as still water? © Getty Images

Is sparkling water as hydrating as still water?

The illusion of individualism helped us succeed as a species – but now the scales are tipping © Getty Images

The illusion of individualism helped us succeed as a species – but now the scales are tipping

Aggressive cancers in 'evolutionary arms race' with the immune system © Getty Images

Cancer-causing mutations can appear decades before diagnosis, study suggests

Adam Rutherford: Can science ever be rid of racism? © Charlie Clift/BBC

Adam Rutherford Can science ever be rid of racism?

Why does coriander taste like soap to some people? © Getty Images

Why does coriander taste like soap to some people?

Children missing measles vaccine 'at greater risk' of catching other deadly infections © PA

Vaccines tailored to age group could reduce disease spread ‘by almost 50 per cent’

A scientist's guide to life: how to beat a cold © Tom Redfern

A scientist’s guide to life: how to beat a cold

Why do people have different eye shapes? © Getty Images

Why do people have different eye shapes?

Diet rich in fruit, vegetables and tea linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk © Getty Images

Diet rich in fruit, vegetables and tea linked to lower Alzheimer’s risk

Psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms may help with anxiety and depression in cancer patients © Getty Images

Psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms may help with anxiety and depression in cancer patients

Vegetative states: Is anybody in there? © Sébastien Thibault

Vegetative states Is anybody in there?

Robotic hybrid heart beats like a real organ © Park et al./Sci Robotics

Robotic hybrid heart beats like a real organ

Coronavirus: is it a cause for panic? © Getty Images

Coronavirus breakthrough Scientists grow virus in laboratory

Life in the (intermittent) fast lane Have breakfast a little later, and dinner a little earlier, and reap the health benefits

Michael Mosley

Coronavirus: is it a cause for panic? © Getty Images

Reality Check Is coronavirus a cause for panic?