Linking two realms: efforts to tap real-life potential of lucid dreams advance

Scientists show it is possible to control a virtual car and switch on real-world kettle from inside a lucid dream

My dad’s dying gift to me: a love of butterflies

This small miracle was a kind of transformation in itself

‘I’m like a steamrollered cartoon character: totally flat’: the agony aunt who couldn’t feel anything at all

Like many of my letter writers, I have periods of feeling totally ‘meh’ about life. What is anhedonia and can I find a cure?

You’re hot then you’re cold: Australians discover sauna ‘euphoria’

Australia’s once limited sauna options have recently expanded, with openings around the country – though not everyone is ready to sweat fully nude

Forget plasma infusions – the secrets of longevity are much more simple and fun

While tech bros pour money into cryopreservation, centenarians have a very different story to tell, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The life and tragic death of John Balson: how a true crime producer documented his own rising horror

His symptoms began with dizziness, headaches, a lack of sleep and panic attacks. Over time, they grew worse. All the while, this beloved husband, father and son was wondering about the role his work played in his illness

The foot phenomenon: simple, surprising ways to improve your balance, health – and longevity

Why do so many of us neglect our feet, when they are crucial to all forms of movement? At 61, I decided to change all that

Should artists be terrified of AI replacing them?

There’s no point in panicking about AI – it’s already on its way By Rudi Zygadlo

Start your day on a strawberry: 15 microhabits for calmer, healthier mornings

From cold showers to mini meditations, experts share really simple tips for a brighter start to the day

Why AI mole mapping can be a lifesaver in detecting skin cancer

For those at higher risk, the tech can log, chart and document the changes of even a minuscule freckle