Scientists to issue firm warning on climate change The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, comprising scientific experts and political officials from as many as 195 UN states, will this week…
Critical discourse analyst Johnny Unger looks at the rhetorical tricks used today in the Lib Dem leader's conference speech.
Distorted and unproven claims about the benefits of brain training have infiltrated Britain’s schools. James Gray says it’s time to think again
There may be darkness ahead, but we’re lucky to have been born in a bright universe, says Marcus Chown
We’re up the creek but, together, we may yet be able to paddle out, says Geoff Kendall
The first-ever session of the experimental parallel Parliament is approaching fast. Get ready to debate GM food at the Conway Hall.
It's something of a golden age for biographies of women scientists. Dale DeBakcsy reviews some of the best (and one of the worst)
A new meta-analysis finds a negative correlation between faith and intelligence. But, we shouldn't jump to any conclusions, says Anna Vesterinen
New research from the US suggests limited appetite for extended lifespan
Is lab-grown meat the way to more sustainable and ethical future? Anna Vesterinen chews it over