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Lifestyle

New global study finds most people would choose live gigs over sex

A global survey by Live Nation, spanning 15 countries and 40,000 participants, has discovered that 70 per cent of music fans would rather see a live show than have sex. Come again?

13/11/2025

wellbeing

This is your brain on football, according to a new study

Researchers scanned football fans’ brains to see what happens when their favourite team wins or loses. Here’s what they found.

12/11/2025

Health news

Speaking more than one language may help slow down ageing, study finds

Forget snake-oil creams and supplements — learning more than one language is a powerful way to protect against ageing, according to a new study.

11/11/2025

Healthcare

Study: Radiation may not help survival for some breast cancer patients

A new international study found that radiation therapy did not affect 10-year survival rates for women with early-stage breast cancer who were considered “intermediate risk”.

06/11/2025

Health news

Men’s brains shrink faster with age than women’s, study finds

The study aimed to find out whether sex differences in healthy brain ageing explain why women are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s more often.

23/10/2025

Cinema

Gen Z want less sex in movies and TV shows according to new study

According to a new study, raunchy teen comedies and sexually edgy dramas are losing favour among Gen Z viewers.

23/10/2025

Health news

Your personality could predict how long you’ll live, research finds

A new study has revealed the nuanced personality traits that could predict the length of our lifespan. Researchers believe it could pave the way for more individualised healthcare.

06/10/2025

Health news

Study: Weight change may accelerate cognitive decline in the elderly

According to researchers in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Pennsylvania State University, adults over the age of 65 who experience weight loss or fluctuations of more than 5% may suffer from faster cognitive decline.

08/09/2025

Culture news

Newly discovered document adds evidence that Shroud of Turin is fake

A unearthed document, detailed in a new study, offers compelling and the oldest evidence that the Turin Shroud - long believed to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ - is “clerical fraud.”

29/08/2025

Health news

Heatwaves may be speeding up your biological ageing, study warns

A new study suggests repeated heatwave exposure could speed up biological ageing, hitting outdoor workers, rural residents, and communities with limited air conditioning the hardest.

26/08/2025

Health news

Stalking linked to increased heart disease risk in women, study finds

New research reveals that women who have experienced stalking face a higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

12/08/2025

USA

ChatGPT launches 'study mode' to encourage responsible academic use

The tool aims to help students analyse and understand material, rather than simply providing them with the answers.

30/07/2025

wellbeing

Is the Japanese walking trend backed by science?

"Japanese walking" is blowing up online – but what is it and does the science back it up? Spoiler: it does.

30/07/2025

Europe News

Romanians are nostalgic for communist dictator Ceaușescu: Who was he? 

A recent survey reveals 66.2% of Romanians believe Nicolae Ceaușescu was a good leader, despite his repressive regime.

25/07/2025

Health news

Black women face systemic neglect in maternity care, new report warns

A major study adds to mounting evidence that Black and mixed-ethnicity women are consistently failed by the UK’s maternity system.

24/07/2025

Work

The Danish island that lets students shed stress and study in nature

The "Youth Island" is a 30-minute boat ride from Copenhagen and offers a retreat for students who are struggling to disconnect from distractions in the city.

27/05/2025

Europe News

Portugal: Young men vote 5 times more for far-right than women

The author of the report, who is an analyst at the European Policy Centre, explains that far-right movements have been able to take advantage of the frustration of young men under 25 over the 'loss of a stable job and financial independence', which are 'traditional markers of masculinity'.

18/05/2025

Culture news

What are the 10 most Instagrammable bookstores in the world?

From the bookstore that inspired J.K. Rowling’s vision of Hogwarts to one featuring a magical book portal, these are the most Instagrammable bookstores around the world.

08/04/2025

Health news

Body’s internal clock could play a role in teens’ late eating habits

Overweight or obese adolescents ate more calories later in the evening, a new study found.

20/02/2025

Health news

Adults with ADHD may live shorter lives, world-first study finds

The researchers said the findings from the world-first study were “deeply concerning” while other experts said the research was “striking”.

23/01/2025