Jaws of the Jurassic: The gory evolution of bloodsucking lampreys
Flesh-eating lampreys from the Jurassic era are challenging the way we think about lamprey (and vertebrate) biology.
Jaws of the Jurassic: The gory evolution of bloodsucking lampreys
Grasping Ageing by the Horns
Can we defy ageing? Scientists discover that taurine can improve lifespan and health in animals.
Superpowered Salamanders
How do superpowered salamanders regenerate their brains and can humans do it too? Jennifer investigates.
Tackling the mysterious 8%: A new chapter for human DNA
In 2022, scientists now have the most complete genome of Homo sapiens in history. How did we get here? Jennifer investigates.
Fighting cancer with junk?
Can we use the ‘junk’ in our DNA to fight back against cancer? Jennifer investigates the disease cancer and how blind mole rats can repurpose ‘junk’ in their DNA to stop cancer before it starts.
Life beneath the ice
Deep below the ice shelves of Antarctica, some creatures call this hostile environment home. Jennifer investigates how these ice shelves formed over generations and explores how scientists today made the startling discovery of immobile life beneath the ice shelf.
Love at first…bite? The bizarre love life of the deep-sea anglerfish
True love’s first (and only) kiss. Jennifer investigates the unusual approach deep-sea anglerfish take to finding love.
Space vs Humans: are we ready to play among the stars?
Jennifer investigates the odd effects travelling off the Earth has on the human body and mind.