The Dark Side Of Elizabethan England

The Elizabethan era is often painted as a golden age. yet, says James Sharpe, for thousands of people life was anything but golden, blighted by violence, vagrancy and crushing hunger

Is Technology Changing Our Brains?

We increasingly rely on social media to talk to friends, GPS to navigate and the web for information. But is that wise?

The Day the Dinosaurs Died

For the first time, scientists have drilled into the heart of the Chicxulub crater – the landing site of the meteorite that killed the dinosaurs. We look at what their historic mission might find.

Multicultural Emporiums of Asia

Asian Civilisation Museum launches the world’s inaugural exhibition

Eco Engineers

THE SPECTACULAR RETURN OF SEA OTTERS ALONG THE WEST COAST OF NORTH AMERICA HAS LED TO THE REBIRTH OF KELP FORESTS AND OTHER THREATENED HABITATS. THE SECRET? THEIR APPETITE FOR SHELLFISH, SAYS ISABELLE GROC

Shokuiku

Apan’s unique food awareness programme.

Weasel Wise

When noted wildlife artist robert fuller became a weasel whisperer, the scene was set for a spring watch soap opera.

Should We Get Over GM Food?

GM food has been around for over 30 years, yet it still ignites heated debate. So is it safe, and should we allow it to grace our shelves?

What's At The Centre Of The Earth?

We live on the surface of a dense, rocky ball, but science has allowed us to peer deep within its core.

Prof Mark Miodownik

This month, Helen Pilcher talks to Mark Miodownik, professor of materials and society at UCL, and founder of the Institute of Making

Nearly Complete Tyrannosaur Found In Southwestern USA

Palaeontologists have unearthed the almost complete fossilised skeleton of a tyrannosaur in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah.

Cricket, Curry And Cups Of Tea

As Queen Victoria’s friendship with her Indian attendant is explored in the new film Victoria and Abdul, Shompa Lahiri examines how the queen helped popularise India’s cultural influence on all areas of British society, from polo to pyjamas

Understand Narcolepsy

Henry Nicholls is more qualified than most to write about the science of sleep. At the age of 21, he was diagnosed with narcolepsy – a rare disorder that causes people to fall asleep without warning. But, he tells James Lloyd, it’s a largely misunderstood condition

Helen Czerski On… Aerosols

“MY FAVOURITE SCARF NOW SMELT LIKE THE START OF A TEENAGE LAD’S NIGHT OUT”

Jovian ‘Twilight Zone'

This image captures the swirling cloud formations around the south pole of Jupiter, looking up toward the equatorial region.

Deforestation Leaves Sumatran Tigers Dangerously Close To Extinction

Sumatran tigers are increasingly under threat due to their habitat being eaten away by deforestation, a year-long study by researchers at the University of California has found.

Who Wants To Live Forever?

A new facility will store tens of thousands of cryogenically frozen people The hope is to one day bring them back to life, but just how realistic are its aims?

Could Martian Settlers Live In Ice Houses?

Step aside, Nanook: NASA has announced a Mars base concept that reinvents the igloo.

Could The Moon Have Formed From Dozens Of Mini Moons ?

If you were to travel back tens of thousands of years in time and look up, you may well see a sky full of mini moons.

The Curse Of The Nine-Day Queen

Lady Jane Grey was put on the English throne by her scheming father-in-law, deposed by her power-hungry cousin and condemned to death by her own father’s treason. Nicola Tallis tells the story of a tragic victim of her royal blood.

Read Your Dog's Mind

When neuroscientist GREGORY BERNS saw military dogs jumping from helicopters, he thought that maybe pooches could be trained to go into MRI scanners too

Journey To Bintan

A small island and one of Singapore’s favourite Indonesian retreats, Bintan encompasses a wealth of natural experiences for visitors to enjoy. Even beyond its surreal beaches and luxury resorts, the island is home to a treasure trove of culture, food, and history, all amidst a series of ethereal backdrops

Nasa's Compact Nuclear Reactors Could Power Colonies On Mars

Nasa’s Compact Nuclear Reactors Could Power Colonies On Mars

down to earth

slightly more than a year ago, major tim peake blasted off to spend half a year aboard the international space station. now, several months after his return to earth, he chats with us about his experiences in space.

europe's century of peace and progress

the period between waterloo and the first world war laid the foundations for the modern world, so why do we insist on overlooking it?

Future Farm

Plunge into the waters off the coast of Noli in northwestern Italy, and you might just come across some bubble-like pods lying 6-10m beneath the waves.

NASA's Fleet Of Satellites Keep An Eye On Earth

No planet is better studied than the one we actually live on.

Stars Seen Forming In Winds From Supermassive Black Hole

It’s a flying cosmic crèche: a clutch of newly-formed stars has been observed hurtling away from a supermassive black hole.

How To See Through Walls?

Bricks that heal, paint that never stains and air conditioned beds, let us show you around the home of the tomorrow you could build today...

Will Artificial Intelligence Surpass Human Intellect Soon?

As AIs around the world start to surpass our own intellect, we ask how human should we make machines?