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We know that physical exercise is good for our health and longevity, but new research shows how even the smallest…

Researchers have linked spending more time playing video games with a boost in intelligence in children, which goes some way…

The fearsome silent hunters of the deep – sharks – aren’t usually hued like a traffic cone, but now and…

Garlic might not just keep vampires away – it could also work on harmful mouth microbes. New research suggests that…

Scientists have used a specially engineered virus to help track the brain changes caused by psilocybin in mice, revealing how…

Getting a better understanding of how the brain works is tricky, as living brains aren’t easily prodded and analyzed. Scientists…

A strange, never-before-seen glow in the halo of our galaxy may be the strongest dark-matter breadcrumb yet.A new analysis of…

The dawn of the Bronze Age was a tumultuous time for many human societies, as the social order of the…

Tracking your steps each day can be a useful barometer of physical activity, but health recommendations based solely on step…

An astoundingly detailed weevil on a single grain of rice takes first place in 2025’s Nikon Small World photomicrography competition.Entomology…