Scientists claim ‘puppy dog eyes’ are an evolutionary trick to manipulate humans
Zenisha Chouhan reports on the science behind 'puppy dog eyes', which may have evolved so dogs could communicate with us.
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Is hangover-free alcohol in our future?
Zenisha Chouhan reports on 'alcosynth', a potential synthetic alcohol replacement that allows all the benefits of feeling drunk without the physical damage to your brain and liver
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Could electrical earthquakes treat depression?
Zenisha Chouhan explores the latest research which aims to treat depression with electrical implants in the brain.
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Science Explains: Aphrodisiacs
Zenisha Chouhan investigates what makes a substance an aphrodisiac, and whether these love drugs actually work
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Listen and learn
There is much debate as to whether you should listen to music while you learn, with some students preferring to work whilst listening to music and other students preferring to work in silence. Some students claim music helps them to concentrate and work better, but does listening to music actually...
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Is Diet Coke any better than regular Coke?
Thanks to the sugar tax, many of us are no reaching for Diet Coke instead of its regular counterpart, but could this actually be worse for us?
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Women may live longer, but it’s men who stay healthier longer
New research from the University of Exeter suggests that while women may have the upper hand of living longer than men, it’s the men that have better heath for longer.
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Could arguing with your partner be good for your health?
Have you had an argument with your partner recently? Well, don’t panic, research suggests it could be good for your health.
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Prosecco could be good for your heart and circulation
We all know Christmas is synonymous for Prosecco, but what are the effects of it on our health?
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Science Explains: impaired memory and rewarding feelings associated with alcohol
Zenisha Chouhan explores why we lose our memory when we drink, and why we keep drinking regardless.
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The science behind Usain Bolt’s ‘superhuman’ legs
Zenisha Chouhan investigates what gives Usain Bolt, the fastest player on FIFA 19, his superhuman speed.
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