The galaxy’s guide to hitchhiking
Lara Bailey explains why the ‘Vela Supercluster’ could be the reason for why the Milky Way and surrounding galaxies are constantly on the move
Thames gets seal of approval
Emma Parkin talks seal sightings and how the Thames has cleaned up its act
Chester, the first published Felix
If a cat can do it, you can too
The (alphas) and omegas of food
Alexandra Lim explains the important differences between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and why we should be controlling our intake of both.
Masculinity vs. Attractiveness
Sophie Protheroe discusses how nature has shaped our taste in men
Life-saving engineering
Sara Hamilton reviews how ‘Massive Small Change’ speaker Joanna Beale inspires others to make a difference by improving sanitation in Mozambique
Going back to the future in style
First smart watches, then Google Glass – Eva Coles steers upcoming types of wearable technology into the spotlight, some of which are heavily movie-inspired
Do old bonobos need to go to specsavers?
Deteriorating eyesight in bonobos shows that we’re not the only ones that may need to wear glasses as we get older
Do all colours look the same?
Qasim Mahmood examines the science behind seeing colours, and why experiencing them may be visually different for everyone
Brain Freeze
Everything happens for a reason
The fate of American Science
What’s in store for the rest of the scientific world?
Spotlight on Medicine
Beacons of hope in this cursed year...