People are turning to porn when sex education fails. Can it teach us anything about relationships?
Many people – youth in particular – say they turn to porn to find answers about sex.
Liberals apologise more often than conservatives - and they're also more forgiving
Political ideology has been linked to people's willingness to apologise.
Erectile dysfunction: Viagra, Cialis and Levitra reduce risk of dying after heart attack
Having an active sex life may also be associated with a reduced risk of premature death.
Going gluten-free can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes
Cutting gluten from the diet for non-medical reasons can cause more harm than good.
Oral Ebola vaccine for chimps could protect threatened wildlife from deadly virus
Apes too have been decimated by the Ebola virus and scientists are trying to find vaccines to protect them.
Stunning statue of Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III unearthed in ancient mortuary temple
Archaeologists have also found pieces of statues representing goddess Sekhmet.
Silk Road was shaped by ancient nomads and their herds 4,000 years ago
Little is known about how and when the Silk Route emerged but this study offers new clues on the subject.
Long journeys to Mars puts astronauts at greater risk of leukaemia
Prolonged exposure to radiation in space could affect astronauts' hematopoietic stem cells.
Meet the new tiny Peruvian frog named after David Attenborough
New species of frog has been observed in the Andean forests.
Discovery of huge mysterious megalithic tomb rewrites history of Israel's 'Dark Ages'
Burials were found in the main chamber of one of the region's largest dolmens.
Having sex at home makes you a better employee the next day
Findings suggest that a good balance between your job and your home life is key.
Why OCD patients struggle to overcome their compulsions
The study suggests that people with OCD are unable to tell what stimuli are safe.
International Women's Day: Emotional abuse and control plague one in two relationships
Non-physical coercion is also a form of domestic violence and should be treated as such.
Heartbreaking video shows Indian elephants trapped in a small patch of forest being attacked by men
Stones are thrown at a herd of 25 elephants when they come out of the forest.
Why the Volkswagen emissions scandal may cause '1,200 premature deaths' in Europe
Volkswagen disagrees with the findings of a study linking diesel cars' excess emissions to premature deaths.
'Gateway to the underworld' crater in remote Siberia keeps expanding as permafrost melts
The Batagaika crater is a megaslump that continues growing.
Why are painkillers more effective for men than women? Brain cells may provide answer
Scientists have found that differences in microglia activation may be to blame.
What are supercontinents and when did they exist?
Supercontinents are fascinating subjects for scientists, but remain a source of intense debate.
Mouse embryo artificially created from stem cells sheds light on early development
Scientists have successfully created an embryonic structure which resembles a mouse embryo.
Mysterious 'cosmic' jellyfish spotted in the dark depths of the ocean
A team of scientists has stumbled upon the stunning creature while exploring the Utu Seamount.
Predators have deserted idyllic Caribbean coral reefs and over-fishing is to blame
Predatory fish are now largely absent from coral reefs but they could be successfully reintroduced at 'super-sites'.
Iconic Angkor Wat temple at risk of collapse because of environmental threats
Water pumping is not immediately threatening the monument, but decades of accumulated impact is.
The world's oldest fossils have been discovered, raising questions about the origins of life
In some of the oldest sedimentary rocks in the world, scientists have found remains of microfossils.
Intermittent explosive disorder tied to increased risk of drug abuse
People with this impulsive aggression disorder often end up developing a substance use disorder.
Wildlife GPS tagging offers new tools to scientists... and poachers
Wildlife tagging helps research and conservation but could have unintended negative effects.
Does Maya kings' mysterious jade pendant reveal secrets of the civilisation's collapse?
The pendant, discovered in a remote area of southern Belize, was worn during religious rituals by Maya rulers.
Juicing, gluten free and bright berries: Dietary fad or healthy diet?
While a diet rich in fruit and veggies appears to be good for the heart many dietary fads should be avoided.
Rare disease Day 2017: Theme, facts and why research can bring give patients hope
The campaign takes place each year on the last day of February.
Bringing woolly mammoths and other extinct species back to life could threaten biodiversity
Extinct species being brought to life may not be such a good idea, some scientists have argued.
Do you look like your name?
People can predict the name of a stranger based on his/her face, significantly above chance level.
