Category: 9. Sci/Tech

It doesn’t matter whether you get eight hours of sleep or six and a half – as long as that’s normal for where you live. At least, that’s according to a new study by researchers at the University of Victoria and the University of British…

Astroforensics

When the inevitable happens and an astronaut is killed in space, astroforensics teams will be called in to find the killer. But how do you investigate a murder when your crime scene lacks gravity?

Yo-yo diets

The reason diets…

Holly is the Staff Writer for BBC Science Focus and looks after the popular Q&A section. She holds an MSc (distinction) in Geoscience (Space and Climate Physics) from UCL, and specialises in astronomy and earth sciences. Before joining Our Media,…

Daily exposure to chemicals used in common household plastic products could be behind…

The Aztec Empire once hosted an expansive trade network that brought volcanic glass to its capital from right across Mesoamerica, from coast to coast.

The largest compositional study of obsidian artifacts found in the ancient Aztec capital of

Have you ever imagined what Antarctica looks like beneath its thick blanket of ice? Hidden below are rugged mountains, valleys, hills and plains.

Some peaks, like the towering Transantarctic Mountains, rise above the ice. But others, like the…

Ever felt like a song really resonates with you? That may be more true than you think.

A new theory suggests that we don’t just listen to it; our bodies physically resonate with music, as our brains’ natural oscillations synchronize with…

For many people, Ozempic is a game-changer in the fight against obesity. But while the drug is known for its powerful appetite-suppressing effects, some users are reporting dramatic shifts in how food tastes. These Ozempic-driven taste…

Intermittent fasting has become a go-to method for those looking to lose weight and improve their health. But while skipping meals or slashing calories a few days a week can be effective, it’s not for everyone.

Hunger, fatigue, and…

What, exactly, is your cat thinking? Scientists came up with a questionnaire in 2021 that might give you some idea of where your feline friend fits on what’s known as the triarchic model of psychopathy.

The model measures levels of boldness,…