The rise of the truth industry
Hundreds of fact-checking organisations have mushroomed over the last decade. Can they succeed in holding back the tide of disinformation?
Science & Technology
Magnetic strength
The magnetic fields within galaxy clusters are key to to the story of the Universe. New research sheds lights on the process behind their growth.
How is the human brain so large?
A team at Cambridge has grown 3D “mini brains” from chimp, gorilla and human cells to discover the biological basis of our big brains.
Can we bottle the scent of happiness?
New research into chemosignals is looking into how these scents, produced naturally by our bodies, could be harnessed to influence mood.
The Covid home test made from a humble coffee pod
The ingenious “CoroNaspresso” device uses a coffee machine capsule to test for Covid-19. Could it be mass produced?
The puzzle of nature’s building blocks
That ordinary matter in the Universe is made of just four building blocks is a truly astounding scientific achievement. But there is a peculiar twist.
How to fix the internet w/ Chris Bail
The head of the Polarization Lab gives us his cutting-edge insights on how to tackle tribalism online – and they're not what you might think.
Talking to ourselves
Inner voices shape human life. But can our interior experiences ever be the subject of scientific study?
A new era of ethical GM crops?
Progress in genetic engineering could help us feed the global poor and cope with climate chaos.
The Cosmos & Us w/ Jo Marchant
We're taken on a dazzling journey through the history of science, mythology and our relationship with the night sky.