The proportion of people claiming no religious affiliation has surged in just a few decades in the US. More people are ...

A deep-sea expedition of a sunken WWII battleship has found a mysterious car on board. Researchers using a remotely operated ...

Jet lag is worse when travelling eastwards, according to new research. And young adults feel the negative effects on sleep of ...

A rare two-toed sloth is recovering at a UK zoo after undergoing pioneering dental surgery to cure its toothache. The 25-year-old South American mammal named Rico began to concern keepers at Chester ...

Only one in 10 Americans currently feels “very good” about their financial situation, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans asked respondents how they’re feeling ...

Viewing works of art can boost well-being by giving meaning to life, suggests a new study. And the benefit can be gained in a hospital setting as well as an art gallery, say scientists. Works which ...

A woman with no nautical experience is currently on her first sailing trip - circumnavigating the world. Wedding celebrant Zena Birch started her epic sea voyage in January after she was invited by a ...

Teenagers who sleep longer perform better at mental tasks, reveals new research. Adolescents who sleep for longer – and from an earlier bedtime – tend to have improved brain function and perform ...

A Scottish drinks manufacturer has found a new way of developing spirits - by maturing casks of 'whisky' deep below the surface of Loch Ness in a world-first. Domhayn – named after the Gaelic word for ...

Married Americans are 65% more romantic on vacation, according to new research. A survey examining the romantic rituals of 2,000 married Americans found that 82% believe going on a romantic vacation ...