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...
Fiona’s science corner: Attack of the hornets!
The Harvard-MIT Center for Ultracold Atoms has created “photonic molecules” by binding photons together, as published in Nature last week.
Phillipa Skett writes about the latest findings in HIV research
Fiona Hartley tells us why scientists will soon be adding a new weapon to our arsenal against flu
Science Editor Fiona Hartley explores the link between creativity and alcohol (and tiredness).
Philippa Skett gets you ready to face your greatest fear: socialising
Keir Little, Science Editor brings you up to date with discoveries happens over the summer
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.
Marion Ferrat takes a look at Curiosity’s first year on the Red Planet
A little exercise really does go a long way: Laurence Pope discusses new research on the effects commuting has on the prevention of diabetes.
The results from Imperial’s iKnife are promising, but require further validation.