Interviews with Scientists

Tony Perry from the University of Bath told me more about the story of CRISPR, and some of its potential applications.

Back in July 2012, science writer Nell Barrie and I discussed the implications of the discovery of CRISPR.

The WHO has declared the virus as a public health emergency but why? And how does it compare to the Ebola virus?

Bed bugs are spreading across the world and fast. However, they're becoming increasingly resistant to treatment...

What is the future of our kitchen cabinets? Home coffee roasters are up there and boil in the bag could be making a...

Kat Arney been peeking out from under her brolly to tackle another mythconception...

New research suggests you might mis-intepret what you're reading if you're also listening to music...

Recently, there has been growing excitement that Einstein's 'Gravitational Waves' might have been...

X-rays can reveal the internal anatomical details of certain fossils

Burst muscle capacity is the key to manoeuverability for hummingbirds

Neural stem cells in injured axolotls behave like embryonic cells

Moving meal times can disrupt learning and memory

Two trained monkeys and a gambling task

Did you know the Brits drank coffee before tea? That not enough grounds were grounds for divorce? Or that goats...

How do you get from a coffee bean to a nice cup of java? We picked some fruit and followed the process, from bean to...

As soon as you take that first sip, caffeine begins to work it's magic but how does it make you feel awake?

Caffeine is never far from the headlines; some months it's no good for us and other months it's a practically...

If you drink too much caffeine, it could effect your sleep and a lack of sleep has been linked to a number of diseases...

What does food security mean and why are we worried about it?

As the world population continues to increase how can we produce more food to meet the demand?

One way to tackle food security is by changing consumer behaviour, but how do we go about doing this? Let's learn...

Blueprints for 3D printed plastic guns may be released online - are these a threat to security?

Genes from marine plants might be used for breeding crops suitable for areas where freshwater is in short supply.

Would you munch a mealworm or graze on a grasshopper? Welcome to the future of food.