Amphibian Murder Mystery
Frogs and other amphibians are being driven to extinction by a deadly fungus. So how does the fungus survive and continue to spread? Could crayfish be the key?
The Paradox of Missing Antimatter
Why are we here? Okay, that is a uselessly vague question; let me rephrase. Under what
mechanism did the stars, planets, life, and all that come about?
Multiple Sclerosis: The Truth is Out There
Everything you always wanted to know about Multiple Sclerosis*
(*but hadn’t thought to ask)
Vivisection: Are We Doing Enough for the Animals Who Give So Much?
Louise Richardson journeys through the controversial issue of vivisection to identify practical ways in which scientists can improve the wellbeing of animals used in their research.
Human Gut Inspires Long-life Battery
We’re desperate for a next-generation battery to power our lives for longer. Could the human intestine help in the quest for longer battery life?
Chubby Hubbies: Fat Crickets Are Better at Sex
With more energy to invest in sex calls, well-fed male crickets are better able to attract female attention than their hungry counterparts.
ExoMars Mission: After Schiaparelli
The Schiaparelli lander may have crashed during its Mars landing but the mission can still provide fascinating insights into the Red Planet.
The Weakened ‘Glue’ In Your Body
Li-En Tan introduces Marfan syndrome — a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissues (the glue in your body), and explains the associated cardiovascular complications.
