February 19, 2022
Can we terraform other planets so that the human race can spread around the Solar System? -- Xander, aged 14, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
February 19, 2022
February 15, 2022
Research shows that the polyphenols in extra virgin olive oil are linked with lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
February 15, 2022
February 14, 2022
For many, particularly men, according to research, a subsequent coping mechanism is a shopping style which has been labelled "grab and go". This is when a person enters a store, picks something up, and is ready to pay in as little as 30 seconds.
February 14, 2022
February 12, 2022
As a cardiorespiratory physiotherapist, I help people with heart and breathing problems manage and recover from a range of illnesses. Here are some simple exercises to help you navigate COVID at home.
February 12, 2022
February 11, 2022
Here are 15 pitfalls to avoid if you want to get the most out of your RAT.
February 11, 2022
February 9, 2022
Today, comics are increasingly used to educate and influence attitudes and behaviour in various settings.
February 9, 2022
February 7, 2022
If your motivation to stick to your resolution to exercise more this year is waning, you're not alone. It's suggested around 80% of people will have given up on their new year resolutions by February.
February 5, 2022
February 5, 2022
Failure to intervene when problem flat feet are identified is a disservice to the child. Research shows they don't get better, and usually get worse.
February 4, 2022
February 2, 2022
Of all these mosquito species, only the females of about 40 types are truly dangerous because they can pass on diseases that make people sick.
February 2, 2022
February 1, 2022
Dementia shares key risk factors with cardiovascular (of the heart and blood vessels) disease, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, being overweight and smoking
February 1, 2022
January 30, 2022
Plant-based foods are good sources of healthy nutrients. These include different types of dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals, and a range of "phytonutrients".
January 30, 2022
January 29, 2022
In school, making friends can be as simple as going on the monkey bars together. But as adults, making, developing and maintaining friendships can be much more difficult
January 28, 2022
January 29, 2022
The causes of languishing are different for every person though they may result from many factors, such as stress, trauma or even a change in routine
January 28, 2022
January 25, 2022
The pulse registered as perturbations in the atmospheric pressure lasting several minutes as it moved over North America, India, Europe and many other places around the globe.
January 26, 2022
January 22, 2022
Exercise boosts brain plasticity, which is the brain's ability to adapt its functions based on new input. Boosting brain plasticity makes it easier to change our habits and lifestyle
January 22, 2022
January 22, 2022
Grandparents' role as caregivers significantly affects children's healthy eating knowledge, attitude, and behaviours.
January 21, 2022
January 21, 2022
Darwin's world view was shaped by the culture of his time, and his personal writings make it difficult to mount a particularly robust defence.
January 21, 2022
January 19, 2022
The new information will help us understand how complex life evolved, how it functions, and how biodiversity can be protected.
January 19, 2022
January 19, 2022
When living in a time of great uncertainty and threat, it can be difficult to remember and practice simple strategies to maximise wellness
January 19, 2022
January 18, 2022
Research from around the world has examined the extent that COVID-19 restrictions have had on children and their levels of physical activity.
January 18, 2022
January 17, 2022
The impact of past seed disperser declines has been greatest in areas including North America, Europe and the southern part of South America.
January 17, 2022
January 16, 2022
The Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano has erupted regularly over the past few decades. During events in 2009 and 2014/15 hot jets of magma and steam exploded through the waves. But these eruptions were small, dwarfed in scale by the January 2022 events.
January 16, 2022
January 15, 2022
A bit of stress can be good for your mental and physical wellbeing, but too much can lead to anxiety, depression and other health problems. It can also make you age faster. So learning to become more stress-resilient is important if you're not in a hurry to grow old fast.
January 15, 2022
January 14, 2022
Formal wine judges and critics will appraise the appearance, aroma and taste (or 'mouthfeel') of a wine, and anyone who has heard the pop of a cork from a bottle of sparkling has appreciated the sound.
January 14, 2022
January 12, 2022
Mothers are exhausted not only from the physical demands of work and family but also the cognitive labour of holding it all together at work while worrying about torpedoing children's educational futures from keeping them home, alone and glued to screens.
January 12, 2022