15 June 2022
Felt time can speed up and slow down, depending on circumstances, because our perception of duration is intrinsically linked to the mental states induced by our physiological responses to the world
18 May 2022
From non-consensual vaginal microbiome transplants to misconceptions about the G-spot, Rachel E. Gross discusses the sexism and biases that have led to our fragmented understanding of the female reproductive system
11 May 2022
The connective tissue that surrounds your muscles and organs, known as fascia, has always been ignored – but new insights suggest it holds the key to tackling chronic pain and immune dysfunction
2 February 2022
How our brains interpret signals from within the body has a surprisingly big influence on the mind, an insight that is leading to new ways to tackle conditions like depression, anxiety and eating disorders
3 December 2021
People who work overnight are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, but the risk may be reduced by eating only between 7am and 7pm
17 November 2021
We know little about human development just after implantation, but an embryo donated by one individual offers a rare look at the process
25 May 2021
True photographic memory is yet to be proved but some people have a very rare condition which allows them to recall past events in detail
19 May 2021
The word alcohol usually refers to the chemical we call ethanol that humans have consumed as part of food and beverages for at least 9000 years
22 April 2021
Many animals yawn but we are not entirely sure why
17 March 2021
When you miss a step on the stairs and your foot drops further than expected, muscles that usually contract at opposing times work together to help keep you balanced
