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We can learn valuable lessons from the ‘polar bear capital of the world'

As the climate crisis pushes humans and animals closer together, it's crucial that we coexist with kindness

The aftermath

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The map that may lead to a new obesity treatment

A better understanding of the pathways in the human hypothalamus has huge possibilities for medicine

Is creating a 'woolly mammoth mouse' a step too far for biotechnology?

Are scientists so preoccupied with whether or not they could bring back mammoths, that they're not concerned with whether they should?

GOING DEEP

An advanced new research station is being developed to explore the potential for a human settlement under the ocean

THE ASIAN PALM CIVET

The world might have paid little attention to the Asian palm civet, were it not for the Dutch settlers who planted coffee trees on the islands of Java, Sumatra and Sulawesi, some 300 years ago.

Energy companies shift blame to consumers

Study finds top polluters weave 'eco-hero' narratives

ARE SATELLITES BURNING UP IN THE ATMOSPHERE BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?

About 13,000 satellites currently orbit Earth, roughly 10,000 of which are operational. But that number is set to skyrocket, with a staggering 50,000 new satellites on track to join them by 2030.

Earth's inner core may be changing its spin and its shape

Changes to seismic waves travelling through the planet could reveal unusual activity in Earth's core

WHY DO I FIND IT SO DIFFICULT TO SWITCH BETWEEN TASKS?

First, the good news is you’re not alone – most people are terrible at task switching. Secondly (and in even more good news), psychologists have been studying it for decades to figure out why.

The simple recipe for making powerful astrophysical jets

You need just three ingredients to make these truly colossal 'double-sided lightsabers'

BEHIND DEATH'S DOOR

They leave their bodies, witness a bright light and return forever changed. But do survivors of near-death experiences truly glimpse the great beyond? New research into the brain's final moments could decode these visions at life's edge

A HITCH HIKER'S GUIDE TO THE QUANTUM WORLD

Quantum physics is confusing. Really confusing. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mindbogglingly confusing it is. Fortunately, scientists have been exploring it for years now and are, finally, beginning to make some sense of it all

A helping hand

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION

GET HEART SMART

NEW STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT SEVERAL SMALL LIFESTYLE CHANGES CAN DRASTICALLY IMPROVE YOUR HEART HEALTH

ECHOES OF ATLANTIS

OVER HALF A MILLION PEOPLE MAY HAVE LIVED IN THE LOST LANDSCAPES NORTH OF AUSTRALIA... BEFORE THEY WERE CONSUMED BY THE OCEAN

A glimpse into the future of space born surveillance

New mapping by ESA satellites could track everything from natural disasters to illegal activity

'Brain rot': is TikTok causing brain abnormalities?

A new study seems to prove what we've all suspected: bingeing on short-form videos is bad for our brains. But not all experts are convinced...

Fast radio bursts: Are these mysterious signals from deep space getting even stranger?

New discoveries are shaking up what little we thought we knew about fast radio bursts

WHAT'S THE CRAZIEST THING EVER STOLEN?

Most robberies involve the sort of goods you would typically expect - jewellery, electronics, or just plain old cash.

HOPE PREVAILS

Optimism trumps mindfulness when things get tough, says the science

Animals have culture like us, but will share theirs with other species

New research suggests that cultural practices in the animal kingdom can develop across species boundaries

Scientists identify a better predictor for heart health than BMI

You want this fat in your steak, but not in your muscles

Asteroid sample reveals life's origin

A 'briny broth' may unlock the secrets of life on Earth... and further afield

DETECTING DEMENTIA

New science is uncovering how Alzheimer's could be detected decades before symptoms strike. Could it give us the head start needed to fight back and defeat the disease?

A dopamine detox does little for your brain chemistry

Swearing off social media may well improve your mood, but probably not because it resets your dopamine levels

Polyphenols: The key to a healthier, longer life or just another health food fad?

A special type of nutrient that's only found in fruit and veg could be more important to your health than vitamins and minerals

The strange daily routines of successful people won't bring you fame and fortune

Punishing 2am workouts and fistfuls of supplements unlikely to help you get ahead in life.

ALL THE LIGHT - WE CAN SEE

New Jersey is the new Roswell – or so it might seem after a swarm of bright lights, glowing orange-red orbs and unidentified flying objects filled the skies throughout December 2024.

HARD TO STOMACH

Despite being a common condition, the cause of irritable bowel syndrome has proven tricky to find. Now researchers are beginning to understand what's going on in our guts... and the best ways to soothe them