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Scientists reveal how much exercise you really need to protect your heart
Getting the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise each week may offer only modest protection against heart attacks and strokes. A large study suggests that substantially greater benefits may require r…
This tiny gold crystal could bring quantum technology out of the deep freeze
Scientists have created the first quantum material that can sort and transport different quantum states of light at room temperature, potentially removing the need for bulky, ultra-cold refrigeration systems. Built from…
Cutting sweet foods doesn’t curb cravings or improve health
Changing how much sweet-tasting food people eat may not change how much they crave or enjoy sweetness after all. In a six-month trial, researchers found that people assigned to high-, low-, or average-sweetness diets sh…
In this excerpt from "The Age of Alchemy," author Kit Chapman reveals how ancient Sri Lankans created steel of legends by harnessing monsoons.
Monkeys keep pets and maintain friendships with other animals This behaviour may shed light on one of the defining features of our own species: our extraordin…
Perseverance’s 90% autonomous driving rate proves independent navigation is essential for efficient Mars exploration. This autonomy overcomes communication del…
Gratitude exercises like thank-you letters or journals boosted mood and social bonds by 10% over two weeks in a 10,000-person global study. The effect varied b…
Faced with another summer when wildfires have scorched millions of hectares of land and blankets of smoke have disrupted daily life nationwide, Canada is tryin…
The total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, will be visible across parts of Europe for the first time since 1927, with totality crossing Iceland, the UK, Norwa…
University of Delaware scientists are tagging sharks to collect ocean temperature data for better hurricane forecasting. This method fills monitoring gaps in s…
A tiny greenish, nocturnal frog that thrives in coffee plantations has been discovered in Costa Rica's central Pacific region, where it also faces risks from a…
One in six people are thought to experience loneliness, and that can have a serious knock-on effect on their mental and physical health
Here are the main differences between yams and sweet potatoes and how to tell them apart.
For the first time, researchers have discovered that the same silver (Ag) nanocatalyst operates at different reaction sites depending on whether a solid oxide …
