Science Articles, Interviews & Questions

How does cloud seeding work, and are conditions right for it to operate in the UK?

How does desalination work, and would it ever be feasible in the UK?

Do circular water systems hold the key to increasing supply during times of drought?

The changes in global temperatures will have dramatic effects on the distribution of rainfall across the world

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Short animations played as YouTube Ads helped viewers detect common misinformation tactics

A new malaria vaccine has been trialled in which subjects were administered the vaccine by 1000 mosquito bites

And this genetic information could help us with solving crimes

A new vaccine that targets the first stage of malaria has reduced malaria in children by over 50%

Swimmers should take care even in popular spots...

Combatting climate change conjures fertiliser fears....

And why Earth has such a plain name compared to the other planets

The James Webb Space Telescope uses infrared light to capture the universe (and black holes) like never before

And when compared to the size of the sun, just how small are the planets in our solar system?

And what would it be like to be dropped on the planet today?

Studying exploding stars - or supernovae - requires observing millions of galaxies per night

The new Covid vaccine from Moderna is effective against both the original and omicron variant...

How the trends of modern mobile phones have inspired a new means of clean energy production.

A new method could help aid donor compatibility in organ transplants

How do the most common injuries on e-scooters shape up against those gained on bicycles?

Scans of our brain could reveal which methods of teaching work best

Dwindling bee populations are being exposed to chemicals that can have dangerous effects on their eyesight

Access to playgrounds is becoming more difficult, but 'risky play' could be key to a child's development

It's not just the attraction of technology which is resulting in children playing outside less...