As a species, humans possess a kind of superpower: the ability to survive on a remarkably wide variety of foods, allowing us to thrive everywhere from the Amazon rainforest to the Arctic tundra.

Are any of these extreme diets safe or healthy? Sometimes, for some people, under some circumstances. They can also be risky.

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As the seasons shift, the balance of the human body also changes. Transitioning from the warmth of summer to the coolness of ...

The latest research on bats and beavers, ecosystem services, and biodiversity adds to a wide body of science on the ...

Malaria remains one of the world rsquo;s most devastating infectious diseases, claiming more than half a million lives each year. In Africa, the illness is most ...

Spaceflight rewires the human body. Muscles shrink, bones thin and fluids shift towards the brain – but these changes may ...

The recent discovery of mosquitoes in Iceland is just one way in which the climate crisis is creating health hazards.

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Explore the journey of a record-breaking drone project, from 3D-printed designs to achieving an incredible 585 km/h speed.