1+ hour, 29+ min ago  (1824+ words) Big goals can drain your willpower " but a science-backed technique might be the motivational rocket fuel you need The night before, committing to a new exercise habit feels like a settled decision. You set the alarm, maybe even lay out…...

7+ hour, 54+ min ago  (463+ words) Vivid sunsets can also be expected A plume of dust may arrive in the UK this week, leading to dramatic sunrises and sunsets, as well as possible blood rain. The fine particles of dust and sand have been carried on…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (1858+ words) Cremation and burial are terrible for the environment. A new wave of green alternatives is changing that In most of the world today, the choice of what happens to our remains after we die is a binary one " cremation or…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (363+ words) Are psychopaths really that good at lying? The research is clear Picture infamous psychopaths from fiction, such as the eerily cold and calculating Patrick Bateman in the film adaptation of American Psycho, and they certainly seem like master deceivers. But…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (1228+ words) From lasers to space planes, the battle for space is already underway " and everyone wants to win it When Germany announced plans in February to spend tens of billions of euros on new military capabilities, it wasn't just the size…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (339+ words) A new study suggests seal pups sound more human than you might expect " with the animals adjusting their calls to match their neighbours and even taking turns "speaking. The findings offer new clues about how complex communication, including human language,…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (457+ words) A truly unusual find discovered in Japanese coral reefs, these strange creatures were granted their own species Image credit: Naohiro Hasegawa and Hiroshi Kajihara Several years ago, scuba divers were exploring coral reefs around Kumejima Island in Japan's Ryukyu archipelago…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (674+ words) Scientists studying remarkably sharp 80-year-olds have spotted a common thread It's funny how often health advice can sound like a barrage of thinly veiled insults. "That's enough alcohol for you." "Perhaps you should aim for fewer calories." And my personal…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (411+ words) It turns out being bird-brained could actually be the ultimate goal for your cognitive health The skills you develop from being a birdwatcher are perfectly suited to boosting your brain, according to Canadian scientists from Baycrest Hospital in Toronto. Their…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (122+ words) The secrets to a healthy and prolonged life may lie in the guts of centenarians, people who live beyond their 100th birthday. We all know that ultra-processed foods are bad for us, but some ingredients are worse than others. We take…...