From clear skin to detoxing, chlorophyll and collagen supplements promise a lot, but what does the science say?
Chlorophyll can’t ‘oxygenate your blood’ and collagen creams don’t magically erase wrinkles. But there is some science behind the hype.
Synthetic drugs are having devastating effects around the world, from Sierra Leone to the UK
Kush, a synthetic drug ravaging Sierra Leone, highlights a crisis of sedation and structural neglect in marginalised communities all over the world.
Will Trump’s deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan lead to lasting peace?
Armenia and Azerbaijan take step towards ending the longest conflict in the post-Soviet world.
Gene therapy can be less effective in women – and my research in mice brings us one step closer to understanding why
My research in mice has shown that immune differences may be a key reason behind why gene therapy can sometimes be less effective in women.
How microbes could help solve the world’s plastic pollution crisis
Scientists are discovering more microbes with the natural ability to break down plastic.
Love is Blind returns – but is there truth to the show’s ‘social experiment’? Here’s what the research says
In the security of the Love is Blind pods, people may begin to reveal more intimate information about themselves at a faster rate than normal.
Freakier Friday: nostalgia-soaked sequel explores grief and blended families
The sequel successfully recaptures the unapologetic girlish silliness that made the first film so beloved.
Mexico’s tourism protests are a symptom of longstanding inequality in Latin American cities
Protests against gentrification have occurred across several Latin American cities, most recently in Mexico’s capital.
Politicians are using social media to campaign – new research tells us what works and what doesn’t
Politicians who have tried to use social media in recent campaigns have not always been successful. Here’s why.
My daily surveys suggest British earwigs are declining drastically
Cool autumns and dry springs could help earwig populations recover.