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Anglo-Saxon Beasts Of Death

For 10th-century warriors, the appearance of wolves, ravens and eagles on the battlefield meant an unlucky few had been chosen to die. Eric Lacey digs into a grisly superstition

My Brain Made Me Do It

A growing body of research has found that head injury can make people more prone to criminal behaviour…

Cairo Battleground Of Empires

The city of Cairo is an architectural masterpiece 5,000 years in the making, created by some of humanity’s greatest empire-builders. From the pharaohs to Napoleon, Michael Scott reveals how five civilisations left their mark on Egypt’s teeming capital.

Dolphins Are Phenomenally Good At Using Echolocation, Much Better Than Man-made Devices

Dolphins echolocate with two-part acoustic beams. Dr Josefin Starkhammar of Lund University explains how this could help us improve ultrasound technology.

The Trials Of Writing Modern History

Fallible memories and a surplus of sources mean that the most challenging era for historians to tackle is the one in which we now live.

Invent Everything

In his latest book How To Invent Everything, Canadian computer scientist and comic writer RYAN NORTH takes a look at the 200,000 years of inventions and discoveries that have helped to shape our society and humanity itself. He talks to HELEN GLENNY

Could Martian Settlers Live In Ice Houses?

Step aside, Nanook: NASA has announced a Mars base concept that reinvents the igloo.

Could The Moon Have Formed From Dozens Of Mini Moons ?

If you were to travel back tens of thousands of years in time and look up, you may well see a sky full of mini moons.

The Day the Dinosaurs Died

For the first time, scientists have drilled into the heart of the Chicxulub crater – the landing site of the meteorite that killed the dinosaurs. We look at what their historic mission might find.

Multicultural Emporiums of Asia

Asian Civilisation Museum launches the world’s inaugural exhibition

Shokuiku

Apan’s unique food awareness programme.

Weasel Wise

When noted wildlife artist robert fuller became a weasel whisperer, the scene was set for a spring watch soap opera.

Should We Get Over GM Food?

GM food has been around for over 30 years, yet it still ignites heated debate. So is it safe, and should we allow it to grace our shelves?

Prof Mark Miodownik

This month, Helen Pilcher talks to Mark Miodownik, professor of materials and society at UCL, and founder of the Institute of Making

Nearly Complete Tyrannosaur Found In Southwestern USA

Palaeontologists have unearthed the almost complete fossilised skeleton of a tyrannosaur in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah.

Introducing Petrosains, The Discovery Centre!

Filled with many fun-filled and exciting activities that create wonder and the interest in science!

The Art Of Saving Lives

Poignant, surprising and otherworldly, this new photography project by Reiner Riedler shows medical machinery in a fresh light

Costa Rica's BIG IDEA

Costa Rica is creating a vast network of wildlife corridors to link its isolated reserves. James Lowen asks if this ambitious vision could inspire conservationists beyond Latin America

Helen Czerski On… Aerosols

“MY FAVOURITE SCARF NOW SMELT LIKE THE START OF A TEENAGE LAD’S NIGHT OUT”

Jovian ‘Twilight Zone'

This image captures the swirling cloud formations around the south pole of Jupiter, looking up toward the equatorial region.

Deforestation Leaves Sumatran Tigers Dangerously Close To Extinction

Sumatran tigers are increasingly under threat due to their habitat being eaten away by deforestation, a year-long study by researchers at the University of California has found.

Cricket, Curry And Cups Of Tea

As Queen Victoria’s friendship with her Indian attendant is explored in the new film Victoria and Abdul, Shompa Lahiri examines how the queen helped popularise India’s cultural influence on all areas of British society, from polo to pyjamas

Understand Narcolepsy

Henry Nicholls is more qualified than most to write about the science of sleep. At the age of 21, he was diagnosed with narcolepsy – a rare disorder that causes people to fall asleep without warning. But, he tells James Lloyd, it’s a largely misunderstood condition

down to earth

slightly more than a year ago, major tim peake blasted off to spend half a year aboard the international space station. now, several months after his return to earth, he chats with us about his experiences in space.

What Is Going On Deep Within Mars?

The Red Planet has been an object of intrigue for centuries, and an armada of orbiters and rovers have explored Mars up close. Yet for all our exploration efforts there remains a perplexing mystery: just what is going on deep within Mars?

Should DNA Really Be Used To Crack Cold Cases?

Law enforcement agencies have started investigating unsolved crimes by combining DNA databases and family trees. But should ‘genetic genealogy’ really be used to crack cold cases?

The Social Shark

Lemon sharks have personalities, make friends, use body language and learn tricks. They’re forcing us to rethink how we see big sharks.

Explore The World's First Christian Art In Asia

Asian civilisations museum launches the world’s inaugural exhibition.

The Battle That Broke The Germans

When the Allies launched an offensive at Amiens 100 years ago this month, they did so with such precision and power that enemy troops were soon surrendering in their thousands. Nick Lloyd describes a battle that shattered German morale, and asks, why is it not more celebrated today?

The Genetic Hunt For Nessie

For centuries, many have claimed that a creature lurks in Loch Ness. Now, by seeking out monster DNA from the loch’s waters, scientists are going to find out what’s down there