Interviews with Scientists

When we talk about artificial intelligence, what do we actually mean?

An early warning system for dengue fever

Genomics can track antibiotic resistance during beef production

DNA from 18th century teeth reveals plague secrets

An artificial fingertip can recreate a sense of touch.

The guts of male and female fruit flies age differently.

We're sending another probe to Mars! But why are we going back?

Dog walkers are being warned to be careful after a spate of diseases caused by ticks in parts of England.

NASA plans to set fire to a space station, simply to find out what will happen.

What is the sugar tax, why is it being imposed and, most importantly, will it work?

Could we dry blood so that is could be stored forever and transported with ease?

What makes Cambridge Science Festival so special?

Synchronising comes naturally to humans, from the way we breath to the way we walk, is it the secret to our success?

Can we make circuits that are more flexible than silicon?

It's time to test the scientists' general science knowledge with a round of fact or fiction.

Wheat yield has plateaued as our population increases, could genetic modification help feed the planet?

How can scientists become great communicators? FameLab can help.

How much can helium actually lift? Could it lift a giant hose into space?

Energy transportation is far from ideal and lots is lost along the way, how can a levitating superconductor help change...

And finally it’s time for our noisy Gene of the Month - it’s Cacophony.

We take a look at the science behind those 'cancer breakthrough' headlines this month, targeting the...

Could genome engineering technology eradicate human diseases such as cystic fibrosis? And because we can does that...

Nick Peel from Cancer Research UK explains how laboratory researchers are using CRISPR to delve into the secrets...

There are two remaining samples of the smallpox virus: should we destroy them?