Science Illustrated

Many people spend most of the day sitting down, increasing their risk of developing conditions such as dementia. But after following 20,000 Swedes for 19 years, health researcher Mats Hallgren found that you can protect your brain without even getting up. All you have to do is to increase one particular activity that you probably associate with pure relaxation.

For years, astronomers have been staring at the mysterious little red dots from the early universe. Now a new clue makes the mystery even more intriguing.

We are having ever fewer children, and there is no shortage of explanations. But according to anthropology researcher Paula Sheppard, who has conducted a major study on the trend, people always fail to consider one particular reason.

When a powerful earthquake shakes the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, the reactors shut down as they are supposed to. The situation appears to be under control, and Plant Manager Masao Yoshida breathes a sigh of relief. But no one knows that something far more devastating is brewing 170 km away in the Pacific Ocean.

An Australian research team have analysed the link between dietary habits and the risk of dementia in thousands of people, concluding that a common type of food could have a significant impact on brain health.

46 % of all adults with high blood pressure are unaware of the condition. A new study shows that a popular food found in most households could be an effective remedy.

Over the past two decades, health researcher Nina Van Dyke has studied wholesome eating habits and discovered a key routine shared by the healthiest people. She follows the method herself – and adds a particular thing to her meals, which most of us have been taught to avoid.

On May 1 2026, the entire illuminated side of the Moon will be facing Earth, allowing us to observe a full moon.

Researchers, who followed 10,000+ people for six years, can now reveal that a feeling many of us experience could impair our ability to remember.

Astronomers thought they knew most things about the planets of the Solar System, but in recent years, they have had a huge surprise. The worlds are losing weight.

Professor Martin Berg researches our social relationships with artificial intelligence. There is no doubt in his mind about how to make the best use of AI – and what we should definitely not use it for.

Ever since a theory about something quite extraordinary that can travel faster than light was proposed in the 1970s, physicists have been trying to prove the claim.

If you wish to reduce your risk of dementia, there is one thing you should always make sure to do in your daily life, according to new research.