The idea that octopuses might be aliens emerged from the theory of panspermia (Stelele 2018), according to which life on Earth is not entirely of terrestrial ...

Grown-up Miami may have a well-earned reputation for going into a bit of an air-conditioned hibernation for the summer months, but someone forgot to tell the local individuals, institutions, and ...

The first randomized, controlled trial for a common childhood eating disorder has shown how therapists and parents can help ...

There’s no data to suggest that aliens exist. However, if we believed they existed and came to Earth, our planet would offer ...

New research shows that popping a piece after a meal could boost the benefits of certain vegetables, which is especially good ...

A nutrition scientist applies metabolism, biology and food science to one of science fiction's oldest questions.

12 years is a long wait to play the sequel to one of your favourite games of all time. During that decade-plus stretch, I’ve re-played the original Alien: Isolation multiple times, analysed its ...

The moment of first contact with extraterrestrials is a staple of science fiction. It usually involves a frantic scientist having a Eureka moment, realising in a single dramatic instant that Earth is ...

Sega and Creative Assembly have finally officially revealed Alien: Isolation 2 with a new trailer at Summer Game Fest 2026. While the trailer stops short of announcing a release date or even a release ...

Omega-3 fatty acids play a critical role in your health. Are you getting enough of them in your diet? These fatty acids are found in nearly every cell in your body, but they’re especially concentrated ...

As you get older, something alarming happens to your brain: It shrinks. This brain atrophy, which to some extent is a normal part of aging, typically begins in your 30s and 40s and accelerates after ...

Maybe you do crossword puzzles every day, go to a monthly book club, or download language apps. All of these activities may help keep your brain in good shape. But increasingly, research is finding ...