Despite its popularity, kissing is by no means universal. A study of 168 cultures published in American Anthropologist in 2015 found that only 46 per cent practised romantic lip kissing. In cultures ...

Sea squirts in the Antarctic could offer us a novel way to kill melanoma cells – that is, skin cancer – without harming ...

Although it was once true that washing laundry at high temperatures was more effective, that’s no longer the case. Advances in washing machines and detergent technology mean that most clothes can now ...

Wild chimpanzees in Africa have been observed beating out rhythms on trees using their hands and feet. They drum on the large roots (‘buttresses’) that spread out from a tree's base, creating deep, ...

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A new study has found that acts of self-pleasure among parrots and other birds are perfectly natural, thank you very much ...

Even though the science is mixed, it might be worth giving EFT tapping a go to help relieve stress and anxiety.

Recent results from the Helsinki-based trial involving frail older adults suggest that group excursions to places like parks ...

Researchers have found that DNA mutations could be responsible for increasingly stubborn and hard-to-control rodent populations.

New biotech is helping scientists pull back the curtain on the developing brain and reveal the causes of autism.

Known for its massive retractable jaw, the spooky footage shows the goblin shark lurking deep in the Pacific Ocean.

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