Kids' Science Quiz: Why Mars is Red & Hedgehog Spikes
A fun science quiz tackles children's burning questions, from the red hue of Mars to whether hedgehog spines fall out. Discover the fascinating answers that satisfy young curiosity.
A fun science quiz tackles children's burning questions, from the red hue of Mars to whether hedgehog spines fall out. Discover the fascinating answers that satisfy young curiosity.
Explore Jacek Dukaj's award-winning novel 'Ice', a dazzling alternate history where the 1908 Tunguska event spawns a sentient freeze. Discover its complex world of frostoglaze, Tesla, and metaphysical intrigue. Read our full review.
Food scientist Natalie Alibrandi explains how precision, not passion, is the key to a flawless turkey, crispy potatoes, and odour-free sprouts this Christmas Day.
Discover how to bring science to your festive table with simple experiments involving sweets, crackers, turkey bones, and ice cream. Experts reveal the secrets of flavour, laughter, and anatomy.
New research reveals ageing isn't a slow decline but happens in dramatic bursts. Discover what drives these critical phases and the science that could help counteract them.
All secondary schools in England will teach about healthy relationships and consent as part of a £20m government strategy aiming to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
The UK government has agreed to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme. British students and staff will be eligible to participate from January 2027. Share your views and experiences.
The UK government has secured a deal to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ scheme from 2027, fulfilling a Labour pledge. Up to 100,000 people could benefit, reviving study and work opportunities across Europe.
The MIT community mourns the shocking shooting death of plasma science director Nuno Loureiro, 47. Police are investigating with no suspect or motive yet released. Read the full story.
James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' delivers stunning visuals but remains a colossal, emotionally vacant epic. The third instalment lands in UK cinemas on 19 December.
Cambridge materials science start-up CuspAI is close to a major funding injection, putting it on track for a $1bn 'unicorn' valuation. Discover how its AI aims to tackle 'forever chemicals'.
Tributes pour in for John Sutter, the visionary founding head of King's College London Mathematics School, who has died aged 59. Discover his legacy in maths education.
A pivotal 2000 paper claiming glyphosate was safe has been retracted after evidence of Monsanto's influence. Regulators had cited it for years. Read the full investigation.
Discover the top five science fiction novels of 2025, featuring climate crisis masterpieces, cyberpunk adventures, and mind-bending alien encounters. Explore these groundbreaking stories today.
Explore the groundbreaking five-era model of brain evolution and the promising vaccine that could protect against dementia. Listen to the full Science Weekly podcast for more.
New research reveals a surprising biological origin for cirrus clouds, challenging climate models. Discover how this finding could reshape our understanding of global warming.
Discover the must-read science and nature books of 2025, featuring expert picks from Sadiah Qureshi, Robert Macfarlane, and Eric Topol. Explore the titles shaping our understanding of the world.
Leading UK scientists explain why animal testing remains crucial for medical breakthroughs and why alternatives face significant biological complexities. Read their expert analysis.
Neuroscience uncovers the brain mechanisms behind apathy. Discover how dopamine and brain structure affect motivation and learn practical ways to boost your drive.
Douglas Adams' sci-fi comedy masterpiece returns to the stage at Riverside Studios. Discover how this new production handles the beloved galactic adventure.
Rachel Reeves transfers Send funding responsibility to DfE, facing £20bn deficit. OBR warns of 4.9% real-terms cuts to mainstream schools without reforms. Read the full analysis.
Labour government introduces legislation to wipe 20% from student loans and raise repayment threshold. Discover how this cost-of-living measure affects millions.
Scientists have recorded 55 instances of what they believe is Martian lightning using the Perseverance rover's microphone. This discovery opens a new field of investigation for Mars science.
MPs learn 50 higher education providers face market exit risk, with 24 institutions potentially stopping degrees within 12 months. Smaller colleges most vulnerable.
Jianyang Geng argues liberal arts institutions must embrace market demands and abandon claims of exclusive critical thinking cultivation. Discover why reform is essential for survival.
As the Covid inquiry continues, right-wing libertarians attack lockdown science despite 23,000 preventable deaths. Explore the dangerous anti-science tradition in UK politics.
Over 100 volunteers are scouring the Thames for the rare, hairy-shelled snail. Join the citizen science effort to protect this unique London species.
Discover the neuroscience of sex: how your brain's chemistry changes during intimacy, from dopamine floods to emotional shifts. Expert insights reveal why your mind wanders.
Greece launches pioneering AI education programme with OpenAI, training teachers in ChatGPT while students voice soul-searching concerns about machine learning in classrooms.
Remembering Melanie Quin, whose charm and intelligence shaped British and European hands-on science centres. Discover her remarkable journey in science communication.