Your smartphone is a parasite, according to evolution
Head lice, fleas and tapeworms have been humanity’s companions throughout our evolutionary history. Yet, the greatest…
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13 Consumer trends that are reshaping ecommerce in 2025
Ecommerce is an industry that’s always on the cusp of a new trend. Whether it’s a…
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Father-of-three charged over Liverpool parade crash
1 hour ago Ewan Gawne & Jonny Humphries BBC News, Liverpool BBC A father-of-three and former…
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Compression tights and tops: do they actually benefit you during (or after) exercise?
A 2016 review found compression garments reduced muscle soreness and swelling and boosted muscle power and…
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Decades-long mystery of ginger cats revealed
5 hours ago Esme Stallard Climate and science correspondent Getty Images Garfield, Puss in Boots, Aristocats’…
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Can a wooden spoon really stop a pot from boiling over? Here’s the science
Boiling liquid can rocket up very quickly, and we often only have a split second to…
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From trends to profits: the best products to sell online in 2025
Whether you’re starting your first business, looking for new products to sell, or launching your tenth…
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‘It’s really hard to have any hope’: Gaza doctor describes daily struggle
1 hour ago Yolande Knell BBC Middle East Correspondent BBC Healthcare in the Gaza Strip is…
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Why are some cats more allergenic than others? It’s not their coat length
Allergies can be debilitating for those who have them – even more so when the cause…
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Jim Cramer Drops the One Insult That Gets Under Trump’s Skin
CNBC host Jim Cramer went nuclear on President Donald Trump over the cratering stock market as…
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How often should I wash my exercise clothes?
This depends on several factors: (In fact, the French government advice acknowledges how often you wash…
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Whales sing when they’ve had a good meal – new research
Spanning more octaves than a piano, humpback whales sing powerfully into the vast ocean. These songs…
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Even as the tide turned for fur, crocodile leather kept selling in high-end fashion. But for how much longer?
Dotted across northern Australia are 21 saltwater crocodile farms, home to around 130,000 crocodiles. Their skins…
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Your fuzzy flannel pyjamas could be incredibly flammable – here’s what to know
Last year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued at least nine recall notices on…
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‘A mini climate-control system’: the tech behind sportswear at the Australian Open
When a tennis player serves at 200km/h in 30°C heat, their clothing isn’t just fabric. It…
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Oyster ‘blood’ holds promise for combating drug-resistant superbugs: new research
Superbugs that are resistant to existing antibiotics are a growing health problem around the world. Globally,…
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How do mosquito repellents work? A chemistry expert explains
It’s summertime, and for many of us that means plenty of time outside – and, unfortunately,…
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Bonjour Tristesse: a ‘charming little monster’ disrupts bourgeois morality on the French Riviera
In 1954, Bonjour Tristesse scandalised readers with its depiction of a 17-year-old girl who partied, had…
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Tech companies claim AI can recognise human emotions. But the science doesn’t stack up
Can artificial intelligence (AI) tell whether you’re happy, sad, angry or frustrated? According to technology companies…
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Why do I get static shocks from everyday objects? Is it my shoes?
Door handles, taps, playground slides, furry pets… Getting zapped by static electricity is a common experience….
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Man suffers chemical burn that lasted months after squeezing limes
If Margaritaville were a real place, it should definitely keep a few dermatologists on hand. In…
