‘Ear-marvellous’: how to enjoy the music and sounds of the world that surrounds us
A fuller appreciation of the sounds that surround us can transform your life
Broad beans could be the cure to Britain’s blues, says Cambridge research scientist
Sustainable and nutritious, fava beans are being hailed by Nadia Mohd-Radzman as vital for the UK’s mental health
Doctor behind trial of HIV prevention drug recounts breakthrough moment
Prof Linda-Gail Bekker receives ovation at Aids summit after presenting trial results of ‘miracle’ drug lenacapavir
Discovery of different forms of insomnia could lead to better treatment
Brain scans reveal evidence of five subtypes, raising prospect of tailored approaches to improving sleep
The flow state: the science of the elusive creative mindset that can improve your life
Scientists have long known the mental and creative benefits of total absorption in an activity. But what causes it, and how can we achieve it?
Forget the 5am starts! Night owls like me possess the real secret of success
A new report suggests self-declared night owls tend to have higher cognitive scores. So please can we now ditch the lazy and undisciplined stereotypes, writes Arwa Mahdawi
‘Clearly, I have no rizz’: can a 60-year-old misanthrope polish up his pulling power?
Love Islanders have it, daters want it and TikTok influencers will teach you how to get it – but rizz (a close cousin of charisma) is hard to fabricate
Feeling exhausted? Here’s how to fight the weariness
Try these top tips for managing your energy more wisely
The happy microbiome: how to nourish all of yours – from mouth to gut to vagina
Genetically speaking, we are more microbe than human and, whether on our skin or up our nose, they are essential to our health. Here are simple ways to keep yours thriving
One night I’m a murderer, the next my husband’s having an affair. Why do we have the dreams that we do?
We’ve stopped believing they’re messages from the gods. So what are dreams – and what purpose do they serve? Here’s what the science says