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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

DO THE SCIENCE COGNITIVE SHUFFLE

Trouble sleeping? A lot on your mind? Use this trick and sedate your synapses

WHAT DETERMINES HOW MANY ABS I CAN GET?

Assuming you're a human being, you have exactly the same number of abs as everybody else: two.

HOW CAN I IDENTIFY MY PSYCHOLOGICAL BLIND SPOT?

In the 1950s two American psychologists, Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham, proposed a way of thinking about psychological blind spots - things you don't know about yourself - that they called the 'Johari Window' (the term is a combination of their first names).

How can I change my personality?

Want to become more confident, extroverted or assertive? Science shows that with a few simple changes, you can unlock your best self

Could your cosmetics be harming your health?

Cosmetic companies are phasing out microplastics and so-called 'forever chemicals' to help protect consumers.

extraterrestrial US Congress is talking about activity again. Is the truth really out there?

Despite several testimonies, the question remains frustratingly unanswered

Map of 100 million human body cells revealed

Over three dozen new studies mark significant milestone towards complete Human Cell Atlas

Star outside our galaxy imaged for first time

Scientists have captured a close-up of WOH G64

Key weight-loss mystery solved

New research suggests fat cells have a 'memory'

Poop and vomit reveals how dinosaurs got so big

It wasn't meat but plant-based diets that helped dinosaurs rise to the top

Human activity is changing Earth's tilt and rotation

Scientists have found that using underground water has more of an impact on Earth’s tilt than melting polar caps

IMAGES OF THE CENTURY

THE WORLD IS FULL OF WONDERS, AND HIGH-RESOLUTION CAMERAS LET US SEE THEM IN UNPRECEDENTED DETAIL.