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Climate

Europe’s deadliest summer mapped: Which country was hit the hardest?

Europe faced its ‘worst summer on record’ for heat deaths – with climate change responsible for two-thirds.

23 October 2026

World News

Africa sees world's fastest gains in disaster resilience, study shows

The World Risk Poll, which surveyed 143,000 people across 140 countries, found North Africa up five points and Southern Africa up four, driven by expanding internet access and household preparedness. Yet 220 million people affected by disasters in the past five years received no warning.

14 October 2026

Health news

Silent killer: study finds most with high blood pressure unaware

Men showed higher rates of hypertension, with 42% affected compared with 29% of women, after adjusting the figures for age groups.

10 October 2026

Cinema

Scientific study reveals scariest horror movie – with one 2026 title breaking heart rate record

The ranking was determined by a study monitoring audience's heart rates and BPM increases while watching horror films.

9 October 2026

Health news

Where does body fat go when we lose weight?

Researchers estimate that around 84% of lost body fat is exhaled as carbon dioxide, while the remaining 16% is lost as water.

1 October 2026

Lifestyle

From 'Chud' to 'Bop': Most searched Gen Alpha slang terms of 2026 (so far) revealed

These are the most-searched-for Gen Alpha slang words for 2026 so far - and what they mean.

28 September 2026

Health news

The darker your bedroom, the better for your heart

A new study found that even as little light as from a phone screen at low brightness during sleep is linked to potentially harmful changes in the heart’s structure and function.

11 September 2026

Health news

Very hot drinks could triple risks of oesophageal cancer, study finds

The link between consuming very hot drinks and oesophageal cancer has been established by the world’s largest study into the subject yet.

9 September 2026

Culture news

Study: Istanbul residents shun culture and arts with high ticket prices main barrier

According to IPA’s Istanbul Barometer survey, 45.8% of Istanbul residents did not attend any cultural or arts event in the past year, with high ticket and entry prices cited as the main obstacle.

26 August 2026

Health news

Your attention can influence your immune response, research finds

We know that where we direct our attention can change how we experience pain. Now, new research suggests that attention may affect more than just how pain feels: it may also influence the body’s immune response.

17 August 2026

Health news

About 41% of people who saw UK heat alerts took no action, study finds

Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe - but a new study finds that 41% of people who saw heat-health alerts in England took no protective action. Why aren't warnings translating into action?

17 August 2026

Tech News

18-year-olds spend more and more time online, especially on social media

Internet use was the focus of a study by the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies (ICAD) carried out among young people on National Defence Day 2025.

14 August 2026

Culture news

Why do so many hit songs sound alike? Meet the 'Gen Alpha melody'

What do Tiesto, Troye Sivan and The Strokes have in common? A Danish musicologist thinks he has the answer.

6 August 2026

Health news

Less sugar in early childhood associated with lower dementia risk

Less sweet treats during pregnancy and up to age two associated with lower dementia risk later in life, delayed onset of the disease and a healthier brain, according to a new study.

2 August 2026

Health news

Men up to six times as likely to ‘hit the wall’ during marathons

Men are up to six times more likely than women to "hit the wall" during a marathon, according to a study of more than 870,000 runners.

4 July 2026

Health news

Breastfeeding linked to longer sleep in babies' first year

Japanese researchers found that one-year-olds who were breastfed during their first six months slept for longer than those who were formula-fed. One possible explanation is that the nutrients in formula remain largely fixed, while breast milk adapts to a baby's changing nutritional needs.

2 July 2026