Category: General

As the Sun returns and the winter blues drift away, it is almost time to adjust the clocks in the US. Daylight Saving Time (DST), the practice of adjusting your clocks twice a year, has a long history, complete with controversies, diplomacy, and…

Ever wondered why some dogs seem naturally rotund, no matter how much they run around? Turns out, the same genes that contribute to obesity in humans are also found in our pooches.

In a new genome study, scientists have pinpointed several genes…

Want to keep your brain sharp as you age? The secret might be as simple as regularly exercising your maths and reading skills – at work, at home, or even while scrolling through this article.

A groundbreaking new study led by Stanford…

New analysis has revealed that resistance and strength training are the most effective exercises for tackling insomnia.

In fact, data from 2,000 participants across various studies suggests that weighted workouts can improve sleep quality by up…

Colossal Biosciences, a US biotech start-up, has announced the birth of what it calls a “woolly mouse” – the world’s first animal genetically altered to express key genes from a woolly mammoth.

The company says the luxuriously haired…

For many people around the world, Shrove Tuesday – the traditional feast day marking the day before the Christian period of Lent – is now associated almost exclusively with one thing: pancakes. 

Pancakes come in all shapes and sizes and are…

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.

The metaverse

If you don’t know…

There’s an entire world out there – one rich in valleys, hills, parading elephants, and infinite detail – that can be described in just four words. It may sound fantastical, but not only is this world is very real – it also hides a mystery…

Which generation is the most sensitive? The answer to this question depends on who you ask. US psychologist Dr Jean Twenge has conducted multiple studies comparing the psychological traits of different cohorts and claimed that, compared with…

A normal traction elevator uses a cable to winch a cabin up and down between floors inside a building. There’s a counterweight on the other end of the cable to make moving the cabin easier. You step into the cabin, press a button and are…