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For more than a century, scientists have been trying to figure out how a falling cat lands on its feet with such astonishing regularity.

Since fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF) began, there has been concern they could cause cancer.

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Research points to a key bone-strengthening mechanism at work in the body, which could be targeted to treat the bone-weakening disease, osteoporosis.

Problems with sleep often show up much earlier than more recognizable symptoms in people who develop Alzheimer's disease, but why? A new study offers a major clue, tied to the toxic build-up of tau protein in the brain that accompanies Alzheimer's.

A never-before-seen 'chirp' in the light of an exploding star has revealed new clues about the engine powering some of the brightest supernovae in the Universe.

Whether it's enjoying a podcast, listening to music, or chatting on the phone, many of us spend hours a day using our headphones.

Planets drifting unmoored through interstellar space, with no star to call home, may still have moons that are warm enough to support life, a new study has found.

Malaria killed about 610,000 people globally in 2024, with most deaths occurring in Africa, where young children remain the most vulnerable.

A new kind of blood test promises to find cancer early - sometimes even before symptoms appear.