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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.

Should You Upgrade Your Brain?

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

EXPANDING HORIZONS

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

HOW CHARISMATIC POLITICIANS FAIL UPWARDS

Despite blunder-filled careers, confident officials often rise above more capable colleagues. Why? And why is it happening now?

CELEBRATING SIESTAS

Daytime naps help the brain process information that’s hidden from conscious awareness

THE GREAT BRITISH BLAST-OFF

The site has been chosen and building will soon begin on what will become Britain’s first spaceport

BURN, IN THE NAME OF SCIENCE

Experts believe that with drier, hotter weather becoming the norm, even more wildfires could rage in the future. That’s why scientists are monitoring intentionally ignited fires, and using computer models, laser scanning and drones to predict the behaviour of the flames and help prevent widespread devastation…

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A MAN?

In the past few years, traditional male stereotypes have come under increasing scrutiny. Psychologist Gary Barker explains why these stereotypes are harmful, and what a new, progressive form of masculinity could look like

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

As overpopulation and climate change take their toll on our cities, engineers and urban planners are adapting their designs to cope with an uncertain future

Pick Your Diet

For Every Inch You’ve Added to Your Gut, a Fad Diet Promises to Help You Shed It.

Peak Performance

Deshun Deysel Heads Back to Everest as Part of South Africa’s First All-women Team.

The Race for Fairness

The Olympic Gold Medallist Caster Semenya’s Naturally High Testosterone Levels Are Said to Boost Her Sporting Prowess, but is This Really the Case?

A View From the Top

Craig Mahlasi Works as a Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing Geographer, Working With Data That Promotes a Fuller Understanding of the Planet

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?

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.

Chase the DRAGON

In Early March This Year, Spacex Successfully Sent Its Crew Dragon Craft to the Iss and Returned It Safely to Earth. What Does This Historic Mission Mean for Space Travel?

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Planet

Comedians May Hold the Key to Getting Humans Safely to Mars

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.

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…

Understanding The Science Behind Food

With constantly changing information about what and how we should be eating, it’s time to understand how our bodies are built and fuelled by food

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?

The Science Of Pay Transparency

In many parts of the world, women are paid less than men. One solution might be total pay transparency. Can it fix the problem and are we ready to talk about how much we earn?

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.

Social Media Kills Self-Esteem

Our online image is now often more important than what our partners think of us.

Saved By Machines

Computer scientist Dr Sue Black talks about the transformative power of technology and saving Bletchley Park.

High-Flying Innovation

The Icarus Initiative is a series of projects that uses cutting-edge technology to track animal movements more efficiently than older systems.