BED DOWN!

How a good night’s sleep can protect you against COVID-19

LIFE FINDS A WAY

We humans transform landscapes and leave our unmistakable marks on the world. But these marks are not always indelible because, when we move out, nature quickly moves in to stake its claim once more

Hubble's Hidden Gems

In the 30 years since Hubble’s launch, this iconic space telescope has been revealing the wonders of the universe while building up a library of some of the most shining sights in the cosmos

Building Medicine From Nature's Blueprints

Nanotechnology has the potential to revolutionise medicine – enabling us to target cancer cells, deliver drugs and fight antibiotic resistance, says biological physicist Sonia Contera

‘Tis The Season To Be Careful

Everything from temperature differences to changes in social behaviour can affect the way a virus spreads, but what does the future hold for COVID-19?

An End To Aids Is In Sight

Conclusive results of an eight-year study find that men on an antiretroviral HIV treatment have a zero risk of passing on the virus to sexual partners

Big Tech Takes On The Pandemic

Google and Facebook could use the data they collect to track how coronavirus spreads

Is Anybody In There?

Groundbreaking new research has discovered that 15% of coma patients might be conscious and aware of their surroundings – now, the race is on to find ways to bring them back

The Most Radical Theories In Science

As Albert Einstein once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” With that in mind, here are our picks of wild ideas that will blow your mind

The Race To Create A Vaccine

How scientists will bring an end to the coronavirus pandemic

YES, SIAM!

An exploration of central Thailand reveals a cornucopia of cultural, historical, environmental and gastronomical experiences

MOTHER KNOWS BEST

Compound found in human breast milk has the potential to fight cancer

Drawn In By Leonardo

Leonardo Da Vinci survives in our minds as a great artist, but his drawings show that he was also one of the great Renaissance scientists

What If I Could Remember Everything?

Far from being a flaw, the ability to forget may play a crucial role in the brain’s memory system, according to Professor Oliver Hardt

Rose-Tinted Rearview Mirrors

Nostalgia: why does the past look so good, and are we blinded to new experiences?

Supercharge Your Willpower

New Year’s resolutions seem like a distant memory… But it turns out scientists are discovering there are some mind tricks that can take your powers of self-control to the next level

Almost Invisible

In Fort Worth, Texas, Lockheed Martin is building one of the world’s first stealth jump jets

Smartphone Apps: Can They Improve Our Mental Health?

Mental health apps are everywhere. But do they actually help us? a

THE ANIMAL BLINGDOM

While many creatures adapt to blend into their environment, there are some who show no such regard for convention. Here are some of our favourite show-offs from the animal kingdom…

Slipping the noose

An international trip should be an opportunity for learning, growing and excitement, but an advancing virus completely alters the outlook

Don't duck the issue

Feeding wildlife: can it do more harm than good?

ABOUT-FACE

Police forces are coming under fire for their trials of live facial recognition technology

How To Eat Yourself Happy

Your body hosts a colony of creatures that build their lives around you. Now, scientists are beginning to see that not only do they influence your health, they can even change your mind, too. Welcome to the world of psychobiotics

Should You Upgrade Your Brain?

Mind-machine interfaces have the potential to upgrade our intelligence and supercharge our thinking. But at what cost?

THE PLIGHT OF THE HUMBLE BEE

Our way of life depends upon bees, but these insects are under threat. Samantha Alger is an environmental scientist and pollinator specialist, uncovering the secret lives of bees

THE TRANSPORT REVOLUTION

From hyper-fast trains to flying taxis, we look at the vehicles that are set to transform how we get around

HEADING AND DEMENTIA: ARE FOOTBALLERS PUTTING THEMSELVES AT RISK?

A new study has revealed that footballers are more likely to die of degenerative brain disease than non-players. Former pro footballers have called for a ban on heading, and the Scottish Football Association recently announced they were considering a ban for children under 12. But what does the research say?

LIFE ON MARS

The red planet is a pretty lively place. In the last 12 months, orbiters, rovers and landers, as well as the scientists operating them, have spotted the scars of ancient raging rivers, felt the shudders of a Marsquake and uncovered evidence of liquid water deep underground. As we discover more about the red planet’s tantalisingly Earth-like story, one question still persists: is there, or has there ever been, life on Mars? Here’s everything we know so far…

Testosterone may not be linked to empathy

Researchers have poured cold water on the idea that people with increased testosterone have reduced empathy.

EXPANDING HORIZONS

Astronaut Don Thomas unpacks a future that will include our current learners – the ‘Mars Generation’