Honey has been used as medicine for centuries – does it really work?
The health benefits depend on the type of honey you have TihomirLikov/Shutterstock I am a honey fanatic. On sourdough bread with lots of butter, in
2026 will be the hottest year on record, leading scientist predicts
2026 has already seen extensive wildfires in Patagonia, Argentina, linked to extreme weather TOMAS CUESTA / AFP via Getty Images A prominent scientist has predicted
Cancer is increasing in young people and we still don’t know why
Colorectal, or bowel, cancer is one of the forms of the disease that are particularly on the rise among young people Getty Images North America
Gravity’s strength measured more reliably than ever before
Stephan Schlamminger and his colleague, Vincent Lee, examine the torsion balance they used to measure the gravitational constant R. Eskalis/NIST For centuries, physicists have been
98 per cent of meat and dairy sustainability pledges are greenwashing
The dairy industry’s green claims are under scrutiny Witthaya/Getty Images The world’s biggest meat and dairy companies are flooding the public with promises to tackle
Hospital-acquired pneumonia reduced by daily toothbrushing
The benefits of brushing in hospital have been overlooked Drazen Zigic/Getty Images Brushing your teeth while being treated in hospital can significantly reduce your chances
Our dreams become more emotive and symbolic as we approach death
People sometimes report seeing a bright light during near-death experiences, but this symbolism of transition also commonly occurs in dreams as we approach the end
The green solution to climate change isn’t happening – and that’s good
The Drax Power Station in the north of England Ian Lamond/Alamy You’ve probably seen those nice graphs showing carbon dioxide levels and temperatures falling towards
Tweaking the smell of cat food can encourage fussy felines to eat
Cats may find food more appealing if it has a distinct odour Jaromir/Getty Images Cats that refuse their regular food might simply have become disenchanted
How a century-long argument over light’s true nature came to an end
Light is both a wave and a particle, and we know it for sure now Anna Bliokh/Getty Images The following is an extract from our Lost