Single-Cell Learning
Slime mold may not have a nervous system – but it is the first single-cell organism to show an ability to learn, demonstrating a simple type of learning called habituation.
New labels tell you how much exercise will burn off your food
In January the UK Royal Society for Public Health proposed a new labelling system that would show images with information on how much exercise you would need to burn off the calories contained within food products.
Robotic Etiquette
Touching a robot’s bottom triggers an unconscious emotional reaction – suggesting we respond to humanoid robots as if they are people, not computers.
Neglected Diseases: Is the Plague Coming Back?
The invisible threat – Ines Vollmer investigates overlooked infectious diseases that should worry you.
Britain’s Sugar Tax: Will it be a Sweet Deal?
Last month, Chancellor George Osborne outlined the government’s economic plans in the 2016 Budget. This included the surprise introduction of a national sugar levy on soft drinks to combat childhood obesity. But will it work? In this article, Jiska van der Reest reviews the science behind the legislation and its promise for public health.
The Bright Future of Nuclear Power
By arguing for Integral Fast Reactors, John Lindberg explores the lesser-known sibling of conventional nuclear power and its immense potential – if we decide to challenge the status quo.
