Science
very interesting
the future of food
the world population is currently 7.4 billion. with more mouths to feed, could synthetic meat help meet the growing demand for food?
8 min |
january - february 2017
Very Interesting
Alternative Angling
Fishing Impossible is a 10-part television series following three fishing fanatics – marine-turned-social-worker Jay Lewis, Easy Jet pilot Charlie Butcher and marine biologist Tom Hurd (better known as The Blowfish) – who indulge elaborate hypotheses in their mission to catch interesting fish in new and creative ways while travelling the world.
5 min |
July - August 2016
Very Interesting
View From A Zoo
Charlotte Corney is director of the Isle of Wight Zoo. The attraction has a strong focus on providing homes to rescued big cats, and is currently being converted into a charity. She argues that zoos have a vital role to play in conservation
2 min |
July - August 2017
Very Interesting
Mosquito Discovery Sheds Light On How Malaria Is Spread In South Africa
The two most successful initiatives to control mosquitoes are indoor house spraying and the use of insecticide-treated bed nets.
2 min |
July - August 2017
Very Interesting
Experiment With Your Food!
Want to cook up a delicious meal? It’s not just about the food. We chat to psychologist Prof Charles Spence about the strange science of gastrophysics
3 min |
July - August 2017
Very Interesting
The Genetic Hunt For Nessie
For centuries, many have claimed that a creature lurks in Loch Ness. Now, by seeking out monster DNA from the loch’s waters, scientists are going to find out what’s down there.
5 min |
July - August 2019
Very Interesting
It's Time For Change
Girls are not picking as many STEM subjects as boys, while professional female scientists are dropping out of the field. Does science have a problem with women?
10+ min |
July - August 2019
Very Interesting
Social Media Kills Self-Esteem
Our online image is now often more important than what our partners think of us.
3 min |
July - August 2019
Very Interesting
How to Save the World
Sir David Attenborough Has Reunited With the Creators of Planet Earth for New Netflix Series Our Planet. Here, They Reveal How the Show Will Inspire People to Save Our Beautiful Home…
8 min |
September/October 2019
Very Interesting
Master Of Disaster
Scientists Are Recreating Extreme Weather and Natural Disasters Inside Labs Around the World. Their Aim: to Prepare for the Next Big Catastrophes.
5 min |
September/October 2019
Very Interesting
Monster Movers
Think Moving House is Difficult? Take a Look at the Gargantuan Machines That Are Needed to Move Rockets, Wind Turbines, Antarctic Bases and Even Entire Buildings.
3 min |
September/October 2019
Very Interesting
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Planet
Comedians May Hold the Key to Getting Humans Safely to Mars
4 min |
September/October 2019
Very Interesting
Am I Addicted to Something?
Video Games, Tv Series and Social Media. It Seems That Many of Us Are Hooked on Something. But Are Things as Bad as They Appear?
7 min |