2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1807+ words) The mysterious, nutrient-rich soil of the Amazons might hold the secret to fight climate change The Amazonian rainforest is one of the most lush, biodiverse places on the planet. But what helps it flourish so vividly might not be a…...

8+ hour, 1+ min ago  (360+ words) Why you can't resist rooting for the wrong side Image credit: Dan Bright Whether it's Darth Vader or Cruella de Vil, we all have a favourite movie villain. But logically, this doesn't make sense. Such characters are objectively bad, dangerous,…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (1744+ words) By studying the increasing number of people who are living beyond their 100th birthdays, scientists are discovering the secrets of their guts When she died in 2024, Spain's Maria Branyas was the world's oldest woman. She was 117. Experts believe the secret to…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (153+ words) The noble steeds of medieval warfare might not have been so mighty after all You might picture knights charging into battle on towering steeds, but medieval horses were typically no bigger than modern-day ponies. An analysis of around 2, 000 horse bones…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (553+ words) The term d'j" vu was coined by the French philosopher and parapsychologist "mile Boirac in 1876 and translates, literally, as "already seen. Its that eerie, uncanny feeling you get when you sense that a supposedly new experience that youre having right…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (294+ words) Ambulances might struggle to reach the International Space Station The physical and mental health, exercise regime and food/drink intake of International Space Station (ISS) astronauts are carefully monitored, before, during and after their missions. This ensures they're fit and…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (352+ words) Lurking in prehistoric seas, a colossal, intelligent hunter the length of four cars was crushing bones and seizing prey Scientists have discovered that giant octopuses up to 19m (62ft) long were the true apex predators of the dinosaur-age oceans. Publishing their findings…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (153+ words) GLP-1 drugs provide a potential solution to the obesity crisis. What happens if we seize it, and weight-loss drugs become available to everyone who needs them? Short-sightedness has reached epidemic proportions. Now, scientists are starting to take a closer look…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (539+ words) The macaques of Gibraltar love stealing human junk food, but the treats play havoc on their digestive systems Gibraltar macaques have been observed eating soil, perhaps to cope with the negative effects of human junk food, according to a study…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1780+ words) Sick of chasing happiness, instead of enjoying it? You may be stuck on what psychologists call the hedonic treadmill. Here's how you can step off it What's the one thing in life that you know could really make you truly…...