Science
BBC Science Focus
Scientists discover when humans and dogs became friends
The relationship spans thousands of years, but experts might have pinpointed the first connection
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
Why it's so hard to kick a gambling addiction
We now know that gambling can be as addictive as drugs, but there are factors that can make it even harder to quit
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
How much could Ozempic change our world?
The weight-loss drug has made headlines and broken sales records, but what does it mean for our future?
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
WHY DOES DRINKING ALCOHOL MAKE IT SO MUCH HARDER TO LOSE WEIGHT?
While enjoying the occasional glass of wine or pint of beer may seem harmless, regular or excessive alcohol consumption can significantly hinder your weight-loss journey for a few reasons:
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
Why do so many New Year's resolutions fail?
Establishing positive new habits is hard at any time of year. But there are ways to stop your attempts ending in failure
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
'Extreme' solar radiation storm could hit Earth
Sun-like stars may have tantrums far more frequently than we thought
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
HOW CAN I BANISH THE JANUARY BLUES?
Dark mornings, long chilly evenings and short days; many people find January tough.
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
Neutrinos are getting in the way of dark matter detection
These troublesome particles are difficult to detect, but they're starting to show up in places where they're not wanted
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
BUILD A BETTER HOME
BRITAIN'S NEW BUILDING REGULATIONS ARE INTENDED TO FUTURE-PROOF THE COUNTRY'S NEW HOUSING STOCK. BUT WHAT CAN WE DO TO MAKE THE NATION'S EXISTING HOUSING MORE EFFICIENT, MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND BETTER TO LIVE IN? by
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
DESTINATION: BRAIN HEALTH
Finding the best route to beat Alzheimer's
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
EYE OPENER
Though this might not be what you see on a typical Valentine's Day card, it is what the human heart actually looks like.
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
Your skin has its own immune system
New, needle-free vaccines could target the skin directly
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
Scientists make major quantum teleportation breakthrough
\"Nobody thought it was possible,\" say the researchers
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
THE WORST IDEAS OF THE 21ST CENTURY
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
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
10 IDEAS THAT WILL SHAPE YOUR NEXT 25 YEARS
Predicting the future is considered a fool's game. But it's one many of us like to play.
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
THE BIGGEST BREAKTHROUGHS OF THE CENTURY
We're a quarter of the way into the new century. To mark this milestone, we asked the UK's top minds to highlight some of the game-changing scientific breakthroughs shaping our world since the year 2000
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
DO THE SCIENCE COGNITIVE SHUFFLE
Trouble sleeping? A lot on your mind? Use this trick and sedate your synapses
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
WHAT DETERMINES HOW MANY ABS I CAN GET?
Assuming you're a human being, you have exactly the same number of abs as everybody else: two.
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
HOW CAN I IDENTIFY MY PSYCHOLOGICAL BLIND SPOT?
In the 1950s two American psychologists, Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham, proposed a way of thinking about psychological blind spots - things you don't know about yourself - that they called the 'Johari Window' (the term is a combination of their first names).
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
How can I change my personality?
Want to become more confident, extroverted or assertive? Science shows that with a few simple changes, you can unlock your best self
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
Could your cosmetics be harming your health?
Cosmetic companies are phasing out microplastics and so-called 'forever chemicals' to help protect consumers.
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
extraterrestrial US Congress is talking about activity again. Is the truth really out there?
Despite several testimonies, the question remains frustratingly unanswered
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
Map of 100 million human body cells revealed
Over three dozen new studies mark significant milestone towards complete Human Cell Atlas
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
Star outside our galaxy imaged for first time
Scientists have captured a close-up of WOH G64
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
Key weight-loss mystery solved
New research suggests fat cells have a 'memory'
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
Poop and vomit reveals how dinosaurs got so big
It wasn't meat but plant-based diets that helped dinosaurs rise to the top
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
Human activity is changing Earth's tilt and rotation
Scientists have found that using underground water has more of an impact on Earth’s tilt than melting polar caps
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
IMAGES OF THE CENTURY
THE WORLD IS FULL OF WONDERS, AND HIGH-RESOLUTION CAMERAS LET US SEE THEM IN UNPRECEDENTED DETAIL.
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January 2025
BBC Science Focus
COULD MARINE CLOUD BRIGHTENING HELP US FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE?
The theory behind marine cloud brightening is that brighter or whiter clouds reflect more sunlight back into space.
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November 2024
BBC Science Focus
IS IT SAFE TO RUN EVERY DAY, OR SHOULD I DITCH MY RUN STREAK TO SAVE MY KNEES?
A running streak, where you run every day without taking rest days, can be highly motivating and beneficial for overall fitness. Running is great cardiovascular exercise and isn't to be discouraged (and finding a routine with some consistency is great). Getting a bit of exercise as often as possible is also hugely beneficial for your mental health.
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