The Strangest Man by Graham Farmelo
James Randerson encounters a strange legend of physics
Science & Technology
Teenagers: A Natural History by David Bainbridge
Bill Thompson gets down with the kids
Darwin’s journey
For poet Ruth Padel the 200th anniversary of the birth of the great scientist, in 2009, was more than a historical milestone, it was a family celebration
Before the dawn
Thirty years after the revolution consumerism and political apathy dominate Iran. But a new generation may change that, says Nasrin Alavi
Editorial: Fine lessons
Funny how atheists enjoying themselves can be so threatening to believers
Power struggle
For decades, it was the scourge of the environmental movement. But now, discovers Angela Saini, the greens are going nuclear
New Humanist Advent Podcasts
Richard Dawkins, Ricky Gervais, Dara O'Briain, Tim Minchin, Ann Druyan, Simon Singh, Marcus Brigstocke, Stephen Fry and a host of other atheist angels speak up for their scientific saviour in…
Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People
Entering it's fifth year in 2012, our Christmas shows are becoming an institution. Curator Robin Ince explains the origins of our yuletide rationalist romp, and past performers Ricky Gervais, Simon…
Changing our minds
Left brain, right brain, hard-wiring? Think again, says Norman Doidge
What ever happened to the future?
Daily Mail science correspondent Michael Hanlon takes the long view