Lost hiker survived 13 days on muesli bars and berries

A hiker who went missing for nearly two weeks in New South Wales, Australia has been found alive, having survived on foraged berries and two muesli bars. Medical student Hadi…

A Finnish ironwoman’s guide to Finland’s best outdoor icy plunges

Elina Mäkinen was the first Finnish woman to complete the Ice Mile. Here are her top ice bathing experiences, from plunges under the Northern Lights to paying homage to Arctic…

How Myles Smith wrote 2024’s biggest British hit

Rising pop star Myles Smith can still remember the first time he felt famous. “This might sound trivial,” says the singer, “but I was playing a concert where I asked…

Bat-watching, beach explorations and ‘sniff’ walks: How nature can provide a tonic for loneliness

There is an ever-growing list of the benefits of natural prescriptions – now researchers say nature could offer a cure for loneliness too. Kye Aziz didn’t consider himself a big…

A genetic quirk protects some people from norovirus. Can vaccines help the rest of us?

The winter vomiting bug is highly infectious and fast to evolve, but can we learn anything from groups of people who are unusually immune to the virus? When it comes…

Eight ways to stay happier this year, according to science

Why not try these science-backed tips to get more happiness in your life? Some people are born to be happier than others. But whether you’re the kind of person who sings…

What can we learn about sleep from the land of the polar night

The 24-hour darkness during the winter near the Poles can disrupt sleep – this is how the people who live there cope. Imagine not seeing the Sun for weeks or…

Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025

Not even AI can predict the future (yet), nevertheless two of our tech editors have taken a look ahead to what they think will be big in 2025.

Apple urged to withdraw ‘out of control’ AI news alerts

Apple is facing fresh calls to withdraw its controversial artificial intelligence (AI) feature that has generated inaccurate news alerts on its latest iPhones. The product is meant to summarise breaking…

Why just two hours of exercise a week can be life-changing

Many people struggle to do the recommended amount of exercise each week. But research suggests even a small amount has powerful effects. There’s no question that exercise is good for the…