Your kitchen sponge teems with bacteria – should you use a brush instead?
We use them to clean the dishes we eat off, but your kitchen sponge is a damp, crumb-filled environment…
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How a computer that ‘drunk dials’ videos is exposing YouTube’s secrets
YouTube is about to turn 20. An unusual research method is unveiling statistics about the platform that…
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Apple Cider Vinegar: How Instagram wellness guru Belle Gibson faked cancer – and caused a scandal
A new Netflix miniseries tells the story of an Australian influencer who lied about having a terminal…
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From sweatpants to cosplay, here are some surprising twists of Vienna’s annual ball season
While the formal dress and classic dances of the Vienna balls have prevailed since the early 1800s,…
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‘The baddies reflect the worries of today’: How TV spy thrillers are booming in an age of distrust
From Netflix mega-hit The Night Agent to Apple TV+’s beloved Slow Horses, tales of secret agents…
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How venomous caterpillars could help humans design life-saving drugs
Some species of caterpillar come armed with powerful venoms. Harnessing them could help us design new…
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The 25 best places to travel in 2025
From bubblegum-coloured lakes in Australia to a solar-powered safari camp in Botswana, these are BBC…
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Is this the $200,000 ticket to cheating death?
A German cryonics start-up is offering a chance at a second life for the cost of a sports car. Is cryogenics…
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Seven ways to improve your sleep according to science
To celebrate World Sleep Day, here’s our science-based guide to getting the best slumber you can…
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Five daytime hacks to fight fatigue and improve your sleep (while you’re awake)
The secret to feeling good after a night’s sleep may start during the day. Here are some tips…
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