Heroes of Technology: Alan Turing
The mathematician who cracked Germany’s secret codes and saved the lives of millions
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Heroes of History: Gertrude Bell
Archaeologist, advisor, adventurer – meet the Victorian queen of the desert In a time when British women were expected to stay at home and raise a family, Gertrude Bell was busy climbing mountains and...
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Cranberry Bogs: How are cranberries harvested?
Discover the farming methods used to cultivate one of the world’s most versatile fruits Cranberries are cultivated for juices, jams, sauces and other edible products in Europe, across North America and in some parts...
How does laser hair removal work?
How does light help to get rid of unwanted hair? Silky smooth skin has been in fashion since the Middle Ages, so it’s no surprise that countless methods have been developed over the years,...
Medical History: The NHS through the decades
Discover just some of the many medical milestones throughout 71 years of the UK’s National Health Service *Click to expand 5 July 1948 – Birth of the NHS Launched by the health secretary Aneurin...
Wish list: Camping gadgets 2019
©Powertraveller Powertraveller Solar Adventurer Gadgets can be an excellent addition to any outdoor venture, but keeping them charged can be difficult. The Solar Adventurer, however, can solve your power problems with help from...
How will we fix the plastic problem?
Plastic waste is choking the planet. What can we do to clean the trash from the oceans? Somewhere between Hawaii and California, a vast inflatable coastline sweeps through the sea. Beneath a 600-metre-long float,...
WIN four weekend tickets to the Bluedot Festival 2019
Image credit: BlueDot Festival/Zeitgeist Four tickets, two adult and two children, are up for grabs which could take you to this simply stunning festival celebrating all things space, culture and music Do you love...
Impact Earth: How have meteorites shaped our planet?
Discover how being bombarded by space rocks helped create the world as we know it Today is Asteroid Day, an international day dedicated to sharing information about the world of asteroids. Created and run...
How are tyres made?
Discover what it takes to produce road-ready wheels The very first road vehicle wheels, used for carts and wagons, were made solely of metal or wood. It wasn’t until the mid-1800s with the discovery...
