Marsupials don’t stop until they drop
Are you dying for sex? Philippa Skett tells us that if you compare yourself to male marsupial mice, you really arenʼt
Hype, hope and headlines
The relationship between scientists, the media and the public is fraught with the dangers of miscommunication and exploitation. The question of where the responsibility must lie when a patient becomes a victim is not easily answered. This is particularly true of fertility research, an area that...
Hartley Science: Attack of the Hornets
Fiona’s science corner: Attack of the hornets!
New form of matter created from photons
The Harvard-MIT Center for Ultracold Atoms has created “photonic molecules” by binding photons together, as published in Nature last week.
Link found between HIV and cocaine
Phillipa Skett writes about the latest findings in HIV research
Blood, snot and students
Fiona Hartley tells us why scientists will soon be adding a new weapon to our arsenal against flu
Tired or drunk? You might be feeling quite creative
Science Editor Fiona Hartley explores the link between creativity and alcohol (and tiredness).
Science behind Freshers’ Week
Philippa Skett gets you ready to face your greatest fear: socialising
Keir's Summer Science
Keir Little, Science Editor brings you up to date with discoveries happens over the summer
Buried moon water resurfaces
Rocks at the surface of the Moon bear the signs of water from deep below, scientists have discovered. Marion Ferrat takes a closer look at where this water comes from and how scientists can detect it.
Curiosity celebrates one year of Martian exploration
Marion Ferrat takes a look at Curiosity’s first year on the Red Planet
Commute your way to good health
A little exercise really does go a long way: Laurence Pope discusses new research on the effects commuting has on the prevention of diabetes.