Interviews about History

How an ancient Babylonian tablet has finally given up its 3,700-year-old mysteries.

Two institutes on opposite sides of the Atlantic developed a joint course to encourage networking between early-career...

How accurate is the primate science in War of the Planet of the Apes?

Cyber crime is overtaking conventional crime: what can we do about it?

What are the secrets lying beneath our feet?

A new discovery sheds light on the appearance of Homo naledi and when these ancient human relatives were alive.

Did a falling apple really inspire Isaac Newton's theory of gravity?

Female researchers are less likely to be invited to review scientific papers.

Why are scientists marching all across the world?

DNA tests can reveal your ancestry, as well as any skeletons your family may have in the closet!

The team get stumped by some tricky questions...

How did Rutherford split the atom, and build up the picture we still use today?

How do animals in the deep blue sea manage to disappear?

Scientists are proposing a radical reshuffle of the dinosaur family tree.

Archaeological evidence suggests that a young woman from ancient Troy died from a pregnancy-related infection

Why is there so much fake news out there, and how do we fight it?

A look back at Gene Cernan's achievements and hopes for space exploration.

We find out why science can be a laughing matter.

Does it matter when the movies get the science wrong?

Why laughing is good for your mind, body and soul.

The team celebrated their 15th birthday this year, but what happens in their newsroom?

Graihagh investigates why we might be spooked by a little bit of darkness...

Why do we enjoy conspiracy theories and where did they come from?

What constitutes a "good" dance?