Anti-aging products from skin creams to chemical peels are part of a $250 billion industry, but scientists have yet to discover a longevity elixir that stands up to medical scrutiny. A group of researchers believe they’re getting closer, however, thanks to a compound called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD+ for short. “NAD+ is the closest …

There is so much we don’t know, and a Reddit thread featuring the most mind-boggling facts just reminded us. Users contributed little-known facts about everything from outer space to crocodiles, and we chose 10 of the most surprising ones. Get ready to get schooled on things you’ll probably never need to know unless you are …

A massive solar storm is making its way towards Earth, and it’s likely to hit today. The storm was created by a solar flare – a large explosion in the sun’s atmosphere – which generated charged particles earlier this week. The charged particles from the sun are moving towards Earth, and they could disrupt power …

Researchers say polyurethane could help prevent the pain suffered by thousands of women who have had surgery using polypropylene. A different surgical material to that normally used for vaginal mesh implants could mean fewer problems for patients. Sky News has highlighted how thousands of women in the UK have been left with chronic pain after …

By using a technology called LiDAR to peer through the dense tree canopy of the Guatemalan jungle from above, researchers have uncovered a massive network of ancient Mayan ruins, which have been hidden for centuries. The discovery, first reported by National Geographic, promises to alter our understanding of the Maya civilization, by revealing that it …