Walking 10,000 steps a day really does seem to make us healthier
The much-touted advice to take 10,000 steps a day for our health has been accused of lacking evidence, but new…
We’ve just doubled the number of gravitational waves we can find
Nearly imperceptible quantum flickers used to limit how precisely we could detect the way space-time ripples, but squeezing the laser…
Ultra-thin diamond wafers for electronics made using sticky tape
Electronics made using diamond-based chips would have many advantages, but have been hard to make – a new technique involving…
Migraine drug that treats headache also eases symptoms like dizziness
The drug ubrogepant doesn't just ease the headache of a migraine, but also relieves symptoms like neck stiffness and fatigue…
Stunning image of a supernova reveals a dead star that exploded twice
Pictures of a distant supernova remnant show two concentric rings, providing clear evidence that exploding white dwarf stars go boom…
Laughter therapy really could boost your emotional well-being
Structured interventions that encourage a good giggle, whether they are laughter yoga or clown visits, could have health benefits