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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

How do you treat perimenopause symptoms?

Both hormonal and natural treatments can be used to treat disruptive perimenopause symptoms. But which ones are right for you?

Lost Cities - FOUND

When archaeologist Stéphen Rostain first started doing fieldwork in the Amazon rainforest about 40 years ago, there was very little interest in the region.

The 10 WEIRDEST Gadgets

The year's biggest tech event has come and gone. Here's our pick of the weirdest gadgets that caught our attention

NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON'T

Scientists around the world are working on ways to hide us from sight. But how close are we to developing tech that could make us invisible?

UNCORKED POTENTIAL

How much good can ditching drink for a month really do? Answer: a whole lot. In fact, science shows even short-term abstinence could unlock a cocktail of lasting benefits

Scientists discover when humans and dogs became friends

The relationship spans thousands of years, but experts might have pinpointed the first connection

Why it's so hard to kick a gambling addiction

We now know that gambling can be as addictive as drugs, but there are factors that can make it even harder to quit

How much could Ozempic change our world?

The weight-loss drug has made headlines and broken sales records, but what does it mean for our future?

WHY DOES DRINKING ALCOHOL MAKE IT SO MUCH HARDER TO LOSE WEIGHT?

While enjoying the occasional glass of wine or pint of beer may seem harmless, regular or excessive alcohol consumption can significantly hinder your weight-loss journey for a few reasons:

Why do so many New Year's resolutions fail?

Establishing positive new habits is hard at any time of year. But there are ways to stop your attempts ending in failure

'Extreme' solar radiation storm could hit Earth

Sun-like stars may have tantrums far more frequently than we thought

HOW CAN I BANISH THE JANUARY BLUES?

Dark mornings, long chilly evenings and short days; many people find January tough.

Neutrinos are getting in the way of dark matter detection

These troublesome particles are difficult to detect, but they're starting to show up in places where they're not wanted

BUILD A BETTER HOME

BRITAIN'S NEW BUILDING REGULATIONS ARE INTENDED TO FUTURE-PROOF THE COUNTRY'S NEW HOUSING STOCK. BUT WHAT CAN WE DO TO MAKE THE NATION'S EXISTING HOUSING MORE EFFICIENT, MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND BETTER TO LIVE IN? by

DESTINATION: BRAIN HEALTH

Finding the best route to beat Alzheimer's

EYE OPENER

Though this might not be what you see on a typical Valentine's Day card, it is what the human heart actually looks like.

Your skin has its own immune system

New, needle-free vaccines could target the skin directly

Scientists make major quantum teleportation breakthrough

\"Nobody thought it was possible,\" say the researchers

THE WORST IDEAS OF THE 21ST CENTURY

NOT ALL IDEAS CAN BE HITS. ALONGSIDE GROUND-BREAKING INNOVATIONS, 21ST-CENTURY SCIENTISTS HAVE HELMED THEIR SHARE OF WILD TECH FLOPS, DUBIOUS THEORIES AND OVERHYPED BREAKTHROUGHS. HERE ARE THE BIGGEST TO FORGET

10 IDEAS THAT WILL SHAPE YOUR NEXT 25 YEARS

Predicting the future is considered a fool's game. But it's one many of us like to play.

THE BIGGEST BREAKTHROUGHS OF THE CENTURY

We're a quarter of the way into the new century. To mark this milestone, we asked the UK's top minds to highlight some of the game-changing scientific breakthroughs shaping our world since the year 2000