Everyday science
Physics, chemistry and biology are your "big three", but there are so many more branches of science, including the formal sciences, natural sciences and social sciences. They're all here, and you can rely on us to put the 'fun' in fundamental science for you.
Electric vehicle boom could hit major roadblock in just 5 years, study claims
With sales skyrocketing, a shortage of this key critical material could halt progress
What's the world's oldest cheese?
The oldest cheese samples that survive today were found in the necks of Bronze Age mummies in China
We’re replacing babies with dogs. And it could be making us happier
While fertility rates in the developed world are falling, more and more of us are choosing to parent pooches
Can we communicate in dreams?
New research claims it's possible to get people's brains to communicate to one another in dreams
The hidden rules of appetite that are ruining your weight loss plans
Obesity is on the rise, but as we blame our unhealthy food-ridden environment and look to wonder drugs to get rid of unwanted fat, what role do our genetics play?
What is it like to die? The reassuring science of near-death experiences
They leave their bodies, witness a bright light and return forever changed. But do survivors of near-death experiences truly glimpse into the great beyond? New research into the brain's final moments could decode these visions at life's edge.
How to spot the 'covert narcissists' hiding in your life
Not all narcissists are loudmouth egotists, according to a growing body of science. There are also covert manipulators lurking in most social circles.
Has anyone been killed by their own inventions?
Dumb ways to die: inventor edition.
Why some kitchen utensils could be poisoning you
Black plastic utensils, plastic chopping boards, and non-stick pans could be releasing harmful chemicals into your food.
What is copypasta, and can it stop my data being used to train AI?
Here is how to stop social media from using your data for training AIs
How easily could AI create a digital doppelgänger of me?
Turns out, it's very easy for AI to create a digital doppelgänger of you. Here's how worried you should be about that
Only one country in the world produces all the food it needs, study finds
The others are vulnerable to the effects of war, natural disasters and trade disputes on their food supply
How to be more attractive: 6 surprising lessons from science
From rollercoasters to butternut squash, there are plenty of ways to become more alluring
What's the craziest thing ever stolen?
From bull semen to a commercial airliner, it doesn't get much weirder than this
Does your name affect your physical appearance?
What's in a name? A lot, actually
These (very cute) puppy tests could reveal your dog’s personality
The science of spotting a very good boy early on
Scientists analysed 8 million US speeches – and uncovered a surprising trend
Machine learning has revealed how US political rhetoric shifted from evidence to emotion over the past 140 years
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.
The 13 fastest supercars in the world 2025
If you had an awful lot of money and a fondness for speed, what are the fastest cars you can buy for the road?
Archaeologists uncover Maya ‘emotional wasteland’ littered with eerie skeletons
Archaeologists have uncovered a foreign altar buried deep in the heart of a Maya city – and the remains around it tell a chilling story
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?
Clocks change UK 2025: When do they go forward and why?
Here we go again – time to sacrifice sleep in the name of sunshine
Daylight savings time is bad for our health. Here’s what to do about it
How to adjust to losing an hour of sleep.
The great cold head myth: Where you really lose your body heat from
We've all heard it before, but is this a myth or a truth to live by?