13th century volcano mystery solved? Scientists suggest that the Samalas volcano on Indonesia’s Lombok Island to be the previously unidentified source of the largest volcanic eruption in the last 3,700…
Nasa’s Curiosity rover finds water in Martian soil Each cubic foot of the fine-grained Martian soil contains around two pints of liquid water, Nasa scientists confirm. (Guardian) Climate change report:…
Critical discourse analyst Johnny Unger looks at the rhetorical tricks used yesterday in the Labour leader's conference speech.
If the "reality" of your event is that you haven't invited any women, then address the failing, writes Alice Bell
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.