You’ll want to avoid this ‘toxic source of stress’ in 2016
Looking for a stress-free 2016? Psychologists say it might be time to switch off your email popups, or find your...
The Canary’s top 10 science stories of 2015
In 2015 we read about exploring the solar system, visiting comets and discovering sub-atomic particles. How scientists edited genomes, discovered...
Intelligence is in our genes and new research pinpoints which ones
Scientists have known for a long time that intelligence is influenced by our genes, but they haven’t pinpointed exactly which...
Scientists say we should prepare for a zombie apocalypse… it’s not as mad as it sounds
It’s a terrifying thought: waking up one day to find zombies have taken over the world and you have to...
If we don’t stop interfering in the sex lives of pandas, we might lose them forever
Poor pandas. We’ve been mocking them for years for not wanting to procreate, and it turns out it might actually...
Putting a man in space costs millions; here’s why it’s worth it
British astronaut Timothy Peake has blasted off to the International Space Station (ISS), inspiring the next generation of British space...
5 things you can do to tackle climate change while world leaders procrastinate
After two long weeks of climate negotiations – with leaders often working through the night – we’re still waiting for...
Stop kicking Fido and Felix out of bed – you might need them there
If you’re having trouble getting to sleep, you might want to try sharing your bed with a furry friend. Your...
You’ll be amazed what Super Mario could do for your granny [video]
Do you forget where you left the keys a little too often? You might want to spend a bit more...
Finally, an answer to those annoying interruptions that kill your productivity
Isn't it annoying when you're in the zone, working on something really tricky, when your phone vibrates or you notice...
Biased news leads to increased heart attacks, study finds
Not only are the conflicting news stories about our health confusing, they might actually be killing us, according to scientists....
Scientists put the final nail in the coffin for male vs. female brains
We’ve all heard – and even said – that women are better multi-taskers, or men are better at reading maps....
Next in Osborne’s austerity crosshairs: science
Osborne is congratulating himself on protecting the science budget, but in reality we are worse off than in 2010; as...
We’re not really polarised on climate change – corporate funding is messing with the story
While we’ve been tackling individual climate change deniers and trying to improve the scientific information out there, a global undercurrent...
Forget kidnapping, there’s a whole new 21st century way terrorists can hold your life to ransom
It sounds like the stuff of action movies – you’re a ticking time bomb, with cyber terrorists gaining control of...
Tackling Ebola doesn’t have to mean violating human rights
A common tactic for halting the spread of a disease is to quarantine patients. In terrifying situations like the current...
Science reveals how much sex makes us happy (it’s less than you think)
Sex can make us burn up to 200 calories an hour, reduce stress, boost our immune systems and help us...
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