In Short

Who came up with daylight savings time, and why do we still have it today?

A new technique that breaks down plastics to make useful products

Examining the environmental impacts of different types of glitter

Graphs are everywhere at the moment, so here are some practical tips for how not to be misled...

Britain recently began a diplomatic campaign to draw up new rules for responsible behaviour in space...

Boris Johnson has committed to increasing the area of protected land in the UK to 30% by 2030...

The bacteria they carry, rather than the genetics of an individual bee, is what enables bees to recognise their colony...

What do creatures on Earth tell us about the limits on life from other planets? A new book explains...

The training you get at university will only last you 5 years now, so how do you keep current, post-Covid?

As coronavirus cases surge again, we review the latest Covid-19 news...

15,000 students are arriving for the new academic year at Cambridge University: what experience awaits them?

Welcome to the end of the universe. Which one will we get? We discuss astrophysicist Katie Mack's new book...

Can we control animals' attention using magical techniques?

Using CRISPR in mice to reverse symptoms of the most common form of adult onset muscular dystrophy

AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine trial was temporarily halted recently. Why? And what does this mean for our chances of...

Why AstraZeneca halted their coronavirus vaccine trial, signs vapers are at 5 times the risk, and the role of...

Too embarrassed to share your dreams? You might be able to skip the psychologist altogether...

With incredible temperatures in August, what's so special about Death Valley?

Using the accelerometer in your phone to tell you if you're over the driving limit

How a specific gene is regulated effects how likely you are to develop PTSD

What are the latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic?

Nerves that make hair stand on end send messages to make hair grow

Although giant pandas are no longer endangered, their reserves have seen big carnivores almost disappear...

Human sperm shown to be successful wonky swimmers