How much sleep do YOU need? Take the test to find out if you’re getting enough slumber
Pictured, different steps of the night sleep cycle. Most dreaming occurs during REM sleep (marked in red) although some…
NASA satellite images reveal a new island formed in Alaska – and experts say climate change is to blame
The birth of an island is normally a process that requires the movement of vast tectonic plates over…
Children should have their blood pressure monitored from the age of 7 to prevent fatal midlife heart disease, experts say
By XANTHA LEATHAM, EXECUTIVE SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 10:00 EDT, 7 September 2025 | Updated: 10:00 EDT, 7 September…
Hurricane Kiko’s sudden shift sparks warning to 1.5 million Americans to prepare NOW
Hurricane Kiko has re-intensified into a Category 4 storm, just hours after briefly weakening to Category 3. Meteorologists…
Scientists reveal exactly what will happen if the Earth continues to spin faster – including devastating earthquakes and catastrophic flooding
You may already feel as if there’s not enough time in the day. But it’s not just your…
iPhone 17: Everything we know about Apple’s flagship smartphone – including launch date, price and a MAJOR design change
The moment that Apple fans have been waiting for is now just days away. This coming Tuesday, on…
Scientists amazed to discover a primordial black hole – created just moments after the Big Bang
Scientists have been amazed to discover an ancient and ‘nearly naked’ black hole at the very furthest reaches…
Mystery of the ‘world’s ugliest animal’ is SOLVED: Scientists reveal why male proboscis monkeys have such large noses
As far as animals go, the proboscis monkey is one of the most unique–looking species on the planet.…
Now even DOGS are being told to go vegan! Plant-based foods provide ‘similar nutrients’ to meat-based diets for pooches, vets claim
They’re usually found begging for a sausage or a bit of chicken from your dinner plate. But giving…
NASA warns a HUGE asteroid the size of a commercial jet will skim past Earth tomorrow at blistering speeds of over 28,000mph
An asteroid the size of a commercial jet plane will skim past Earth tomorrow, NASA has warned. The…
The fruit your kids WILL actually want to eat: Brand new superfruit dubbed ‘Boombites’ tastes like grapes but has bright red pulp like cherries
By XANTHA LEATHAM, EXECUTIVE SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 02:00 EDT, 2 September 2025 | Updated: 02:21 EDT, 2 September…
Scientists find musical link to boosting brain function for life
Learning to play a musical instrument can protect your brain from aging, building up a defense against cognitive…