Being out in nature is beneficial for both us and our dogs – but we can’t forget about the wildlife that calls it home.
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A telescope can reveal so much of the night sky, including Saturn’s rings and the Moon’s craters. But choosing the right telescope is a difficult decision – here’s what you need to know.
People have been looking up at the stars for thousands of years. Here’s where to start if you want to learn more about the night sky – from spotting easy-to-find constellations to using the best apps.
There is a large energy cost to breaking apart and mixing the water and oil layers. The secret to blending them is to add an extra ingredient known as a ‘surfactant’ or emulsifier, like mustard.
Roasting meat sets off a cascade of chemical reactions. With a bit of kitchen chemistry know-how, you can use these reactions to your advantage when you make gravy.
There are simple explanations for what may seem like complex behaviours in dogs.
You can train your brain to get excited about the start of the week – or at least cope with it.
The people who get the most out of self-tracking tend to be ‘systematic thinkers’ who search for meaning in patterns.
Trying to optimize the search for love can be naive. Using statistics and measurements isn’t necessarily the best way to find a human partner.
Does a fry up really soak up excess alcohol, or black coffee sober you up? Can you avoid that hangover?
Help us put this old wives’ tale to a scientific test.
Discover the chemical wonders in your kitchen cupboard.
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