MicroRNA: the junk DNA controlling our genes
Discover the microRNA ‘junk DNA’ that controls at least 30 per cent of our genes
Author: Charlie Evans
The SS Richard Montgomery: the explosive WWII wreck beneath the Thames
The WWII ship, the SS Richard Montgomery, carries cargo which could blow up at any moment
Do astronauts still have to be quarantined when they return to Earth?
Brain Dump: your curious questions answered!
The glasswing butterfly – the butterfly with invisible wings
How the glasswing hides in plain sight and why it could stop people from going blind
How do we know dinosaurs have feathers?
It turns out that fossils have preserved much more than just bone structure Most of us have been captivated by the idea of dinosaurs since childhood. Among their numbers stood veracious hunters, towering...
What is sand made of?
Discover the many minerals that determine the colour of our beaches and deserts
Car recycling: a new life for old cars
From rebuilt engines to fuel for the steel industry, there is life after death for cars of the scrapyard Your first car was probably a bit rusty and a bit clatter. However, it got...
