Science
The street trees that cool a whole block
Shade, evaporation and why a continuous canopy matters more than the number of trees.
Accra and London
Daniel Osei
Science and health correspondent. Explains research in plain words and reads the footnotes so you don't have to.
Health
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How much sleep do you really need?
The number, the myths and the few habits that make more difference than any gadget.
Science
What a long-haul flight does to your body
Thin air, dry air, still legs and a confused body clock, and what helps with each.
Health
The case for a ten-minute walk after dinner
A small, free habit with good evidence behind it, and a pleasant end to the day.
Science
What is actually in city air?
Fine particles, nitrogen dioxide and ozone: where they come from and what you can do about them.