Scientists had a conversation with Twain, the humpback whale. It's the first ever recorded chat of its kind.

New research shows that a traditional Japanese diet rich in fish and soybeans can stave off cognitive decline.

You might think it's helpful to vent or smash things when you're angry. But a new study shows it doesn't help.

The menu at the Icehotel, the world's first hotel made out of ice and snow, is served on plates of ice.

Some politicians have found themselves victims of deepfakes. Can the public trust politicians in the age of AI?

There's more than just one type of fat - and it's more important than our waistlines. 

How one day in 1963 changed history forever and created a piece of America in the UK.

Flying cars are no longer a thing of science fiction. Are they the future of daily travel?

The British sometimes have a few bugbears when it comes to US English spellings, but is it justified?

The rare phenomenon of asexual reproduction continues to perplex scientists.

We asked an expert about oatzempic, the latest viral weight loss trend on TikTok.

The James Webb Telescope sends back stunning photos of our Universe. But are the vibrant colours real?

700 years after his death, Marco Polo's travellogue is full of wonder but also 'hard to believe' in some parts.

Eva Zu Beck heads to the Slovenian mountains where she vists the country's remote refuges.

A metal detectorist has uncovered something pretty unexpected and highly valuable on farmland in rural England.

Astrophysicist Erika Hamden explains why this time it's different.

Hyperbole is now a 'mega' part of the English language, but why did it happen?

There are many myths surrounding the aurora but satellite technology provides insights into the celestial marvel.

The Indian town of Sohra regularly receives continuous downpours, sometimes for eight days straight. But today, locals are facing a severe water shortage.

Sri Lankans began planting jackfruit trees to gain food self-sufficiency during British rule.

Debunking the health benefits of apple cider vinegar.

Studies tout the benefits of walking, yet offer conflicting advice on daily step goals.

The iron lung kept Paul Alexander, known as 'Polio Paul', alive for more than 70 years. But what is it?

From a warehouse in Brooklyn, a recent college graduate collects, displays and sells human remains.

Cancer cells develop at warp speed in space, potentially aiding some highly experimental new treatments.

Why did humans evolve to retain hair on their heads while losing it on their bodies?

We've set foot on the Moon multiple times. But getting to the lunar surface is far from straightforward.

The heroic story of a British village that took decisive action when the bubonic plague struck.

Elon Musk's Neuralink has developed a brain chip that allows users to control a computer with their mind.

Have you 'broken' any News Year's resolutions yet? If so, you're not alone - on average 80% of resolutions fail.

A new study has found microplastics where they've never been seen before, sitting deep inside human lungs.

The maker of Robitussin is recalling several products containing honey due to contamination.

Cutting-edge headsets show the impact of art on human brainwaves.

The 'sleepy girl' mocktail is a concoction made of tart cherry juice and magnesium. Here's the science behind it.

Blue Monday is apparently the most depressing day of the year. Here's the truth about the equation behind it.

There is growing evidence that simple, everyday changes to our lives can alter our brains.

Simple tricks to fight your winter blues and restore your energy as darker days set in.

The number of people who dislike their body is depressingly high. What can we do about it?

A new study might explain why dying patients' lives flash before their eyes.

The Planck space telescope has picked up echoes left by soundwaves that travelled through the early Universe.

Bloody and in pain, when a plastic straw became lodged in the nostril of a turtle, a video showing its removal shook the world – sparking a movement to rid the world of plastic straws.

The Maldives' famous Sea of Stars is part fact, part fiction – but that just adds to the mystery of one of the country's top tourist attractions

Nienke Panis-Ringersma has made a career out of following the region's famous blooms. Here are her favourite ways to experience the season, from road trips to bulb picking.

A remarkable shift is reshaping the traditional landscape of piloting iconic canoes in one of Africa's most extraordinary places – a role that has long been the domain of men.

Scientists exploring the ocean off the New Zealand coast believe they have discovered 100 new marine species.

The tauros, a specially bred version of the long-extinct auroch cattle, is being introduced to Portugal's Côa Valley.

The discovery of a 385-million-year-old forest in Cairo, NY, has stunned the world – but visitors to the region have been able to see rare fossil forests for more than a century.

Explore depths where volcanic fluids meet near-freezing seawater, creating a dynamic clash below.

A look at their love lives reveals a unique courtship and the reality of separation.

Scientists attached cameras to polar bears to learn how they adapt to a warming planet and found worrying trends.

The poignant image of a snoozing polar bear won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award.

Qasa Alom visits Alaska where he searches for gold with a local gold prospector.

You know about Mount Vesuvius, but there's a nearby 'supervolcano' with even more immense scale and power.

A record number of manatees converged at a Florida state park this week. Experts weigh in on this "very unusual" phenomenon.

Two broods of cicadas are due to emerge from the ground this April at the same time for the first time in 200 years. It's going to be loud, messy and very interesting.

Sudan, the world's last male northern white rhino, became a conservation icon in his final year of life.

More people are visiting the frozen continent than ever before. Has the very idea of Antarctic tourism become unethical?

In 1997 Captain Charles Moore was sailing from Hawaii to California when he noticed a steady stream of plastics bobbing in the ocean. He had discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

For decades, beavers were considered pests – trapped and shot on sight. Now the attitude towards nature's best engineers is changing, and farmers are working to bring them back.

Pyrgi is a puzzling medieval village in the middle of the Mediterranean island of Chios, in Greece.