Science Articles, Interviews & Questions

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...

From school playgrounds adding more risk to traffic stops, how can we give children the freedom they need?

Is Covid to blame for a spike in child obesity...?

To explore how ants teach each other to master certain behaviours, scientists built a robotic ant...

Tagging tiny transmitters to hawk moths reveals the sophistication of their navigation...

Earthquake conditions deep under the oceans may have allowed oxygen production before photosynthesis

The persistent high temperatures and scorched ground this summer have been a big wake up call for change

Analysis reveals this weakened virus is evolving, causing worry about its impacts on under-vaccinated groups

And how can we balance the potential positive impacts of reintroduction versus long-term data collection?

The animals at the top of the food chain can have drastic impacts on ecosystem dynamics

While reintroduction can solve problems for some, it can cause issues for others