The certain possibility (or possible certainty) of the Higgs boson’s discovery

Daniel Giovannini talks to three of the physicists working at CERN who have been involved in the hunt for the Higgs Boson. More


Allelopathy: When Plants Attack!

Biochemical warfare used by aliens on the attack sounds like the plot of an apocalyptic sci-fi story. However under the ground there is biochemical warfare occurring, invaders being repelled and defenders being overcome. More


Appropriate technology

Lydia Stevenson looks at technology developed to be appropriate for a particular area and sensitive to that area’s environmental, cultural, social and economic concerns. More


What is sexy anyway? A scientific approach

Anneke Meyer wonders if there is an objective answer to the question that moves many men and women’s minds. More


Energy Armor… Really?

Craig McInnes dissects Energy Armor™, with a contribution from Scott McKellar. They try keeping a straight face when they talk about yet another pseudo-scientific craze that’s hitting the nation. More


Why Should We Ask For Evidence

Lindsay Hogg explains why you should ask for evidence to back up a company’s claims More


Let’s Talk About (Gay) Sex!

Neil Kirk examines the need for gay sex education in schools. More


How A Scottish Naval Engineer And His Horse Discovered Solitons

Daniel Giovannini looks at the incredible contribution that one man and his horse (and the Union Canal) made to modern science. More


Making Hydrogen Fuel Even Greener

Hydrogen has shown much promise as a green fuel. Pim Frederix investigates how the production of hydrogen can become even more environmentally friendly. More


Diamond Electronics… In Space

Diamonds, beyond their notorious rarity and allure as jewellery, may soon form the heart of the electronic systems that will enable next generation satellite communications and deep space exploration missions. More


Tiny Satellites, Big Ideas

Ruaridh Clark reports on new developments in miniature satellites and research using them at the University of Strathclyde. More


Bionics Can Be All Fingers And Thumbs

Paul McCool looks at the rapidly changing worlds of advanced prosthetics. More