Do men and women really view the world so differently? More
Chris Brennan-Jones
In tough economic times and with funding for scientific research as competitive as ever, how can we be sure that we are funding the projects that will benefit society the most? More
What happens when you want to conduct an experiment but don’t have the resources?
The threat of an asteroid hitting the Earth and destroying all human life is a constant worry for astronomers, Armageddon hypothesisers and those with a nervous disposition; however their concerns are not completely unfounded (remember the dinosaurs?).
Evidence has shown that only humans and great apes have self-recognition – the ability to recognise themselves in a mirror – a cognitive facility that has so far eluded the common monkey.
Do you think you have a favourite ear? Recent research has shown that most people prefer to listen with their right ear when forced to choose between the two.
We usually associate tears with sadness and misery, however new research has revealed that they may actually have an additional meaning.
A recent study into the genetics of bees has shed light on the hereditary of the illustrious Queen Bee.
Chris Brennan-Jones evaluates the current methods of publishing scientific research, the effects of restricting access to science and how this process may be beginning to change.