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Next time you do your laundry, think like an astronaut – wash your clothes as little as possible.
A mix of vinegar and baking soda is a popular DIY cleaner – but it’s really inefficient. A chemist explains why you should reconsider using this fizzy mixture.
Yes, you need to wash them but no, you don’t need to use micellar water to do it.
Is it reasonable to occasionally inspect a 13- or 14-year-old’s device, or does this undermine a new sense of privacy at this stage?
People who dive into misinformation are driven to satisfy an emotional need, according to our new research.
The world’s largest online dating company – which runs Tinder, Hinge, OkCupid, The League and more – is being sued for making its apps too addictive. Are we swiping right into a trap?
With so much advice available, how are we still getting scammed? It’s because cybercriminals use sophisticated psychological techniques to trick us and wear us down.
In a pinch, the water from a can of beans can replace eggs. But how does that work, exactly?
The molecules that make micelles are in your dishwashing detergent, your body wash, your shampoo, your toothpaste and even many foods. They are there to help the water interact with the dirt and oils.
When it feels like so many people are in need of compassion, how do we decide where to direct it?
They are popular because they are popular, which is a circular argument that suits a pie chart. But there are some serious downsides to using the humble pie.
Being out in nature is beneficial for both us and our dogs – but we can’t forget about the wildlife that calls it home.
A telescope can reveal so much of the night sky, including Saturn’s rings and the Moon’s craters. But choosing the right telescope is a difficult decision – here’s what you need to know.
People have been looking up at the stars for thousands of years. Here’s where to start if you want to learn more about the night sky – from spotting easy-to-find constellations to using the best apps.
There is a large energy cost to breaking apart and mixing the water and oil layers. The secret to blending them is to add an extra ingredient known as a ‘surfactant’ or emulsifier, like mustard.
Roasting meat sets off a cascade of chemical reactions. With a bit of kitchen chemistry know-how, you can use these reactions to your advantage when you make gravy.
There are simple explanations for what may seem like complex behaviours in dogs.
You can train your brain to get excited about the start of the week – or at least cope with it.
The people who get the most out of self-tracking tend to be ‘systematic thinkers’ who search for meaning in patterns.
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