Dear White People: 400 years of Slavery is literally in our DNA?
We are tackling Kanye West's latest statement that slavery was a 'choice' from a scientific stance by looking at beneath the skin.
Science & Technology
6 Disturbing Lessons from a Neurosurgeon
‘The physical nature of our thought, the incomprehensible unity of mind and brain, is no longer an awe-inspiring miracle but instead a cruel and obscene joke.’
Is race a valid concept?
Jennifer Irvine tells us why she thinks we shouldn't classify humans into races.
All that glitters
Elizabeth Hopper tells us why glitter may have a hidden dark side.
On genes, ancestry, and why we’re all descended from royalty
People love to declare their “part Viking” heritage, or direct descent from Roman legions. Unfortunately, most of these claims are little more than pseudoscience; they were even referred to by…
How long will Elon Musk’s Tesla truly orbit the World for?
If you see a Tesla Roadstar falling out of the sky anytime soon, don’t be too surprised, you have been warned.
Aphrodisiacs debunked
Whether you’re loved up or living the single life, the approach of Valentine’s Day is inescapable. At the top of many people’s list of Valentine plans include a nice meal…
Cheddar Man: The face of the first Britons
Charlotte Hartley discusses the genome analysis of an ancient British skeleton and what it can teach us about human evolution.
The Grandmother of the Internet- A Tribute to Mary Lee Berners-Lee
After the success of the Women's March, we take a look at the story of a lesser known female icon in the Science world. Her son is often credited as…
2018: Coming up in space
The new year might feel like a long time ago now, but 2018 will be an exciting year for space travel. Read on to see what’s in store.