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What can sound tell us about nature loss? Guardian biodiversity reporter Phoebe Weston tells Madelei

This week, in a landmark case, the European court of human rights ruled that Switzerland’s weak clim

The Nobel prize-winning British physicist Peter Higgs has died aged 94. The confirmation in 2012 of

For most people seeing a total solar eclipse is a once in a lifetime experience. But for scientists

Psychologist Chris French has spent decades studying paranormal claims and mysterious experiences, f

Being more flexible than the average person can have its advantages, from being great at games such

On 28 March it’s the 60th anniversary of the discovery of Epstein-Barr virus, the most common viral

The sun is currently ramping up to hit the peak of its 11-year activity cycle. In the past few days,

In late 2016, US officials in Cuba’s capital began experiencing a mysterious and often debilitating

A growing movement of ecologists, lawyers and artists is arguing that nature should have legal right

Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin discuss some of the science stories that have mad

For some people, going bald or experiencing thinning hair can have a significant impact on mental we

Ian Sample speaks to the Guardian’s health editor, Andrew Gregory, about the worrying global rise in

We all know the cliches about older siblings being responsible, younger ones being creative, and mid

We wanted to bring you this episode from our new series, Black Box. In it, Michael Safi explores sev

It’s thought that about 15% of us are affected by tinnitus, and despite its potentially debilitating

Electric cars might seem like a no-brainer on a warming planet, but there are plenty of people who r

A record 10,000 research papers were retracted in 2023. To find out what’s driving this trend, Ian S

Social affairs correspondent Robert Booth tells Madeleine Finlay why a class of synthetic opioids ca

We all know people who find it hilarious to prod and poke, pinch and tickle, all in the name of fun.