Vacuum bombs, or thermobaric weapons, work in two stages.
Plus, the social pressure some people feel to be happy in the world’s happiest countries. Listen to The Conversation Weekly.
Insects such as ants and beetles use ingenious processes in their brains to work out how far they’ve travelled and in what direction - we’ve now discovered how they remember their way home.
A recent BBC investigation into the app VRChat has prompted concerns about children’s safety in virtual spaces.
Could this study provide an insight into how to avoid being bitten simply by adjusting the colours we wear? Let’s take a look.
Eating more plant-based foods is great for your health, for farm animals and the environment.
New developments in microalgae cultivation are helping to propel the potential of renewable biofuels to combat climate change.
Forgetfulness is often regarded as a sign of old age. But what exactly is going on in the brain that makes it more difficult for older people to remember things?
The story of the groundbreaking history behind your flatscreen TVs, mobiles and tablets – and the ingenious scientist who made it possible.
Smart devices can make our lives easier. But they also present security risks.
Our recent study found that as many as one in five people with ADHD could have significant hoarding symptoms.
Fusion produces more energy per gram of fuel than any other process that could be achieved on Earth.
Tech companies still make it difficult to get gadgets repaired.
Cats are in charge – but living with one can be one of life’s greatest joys. Here’s some guidance on choosing the right feline for you.
Scientists have mapped the entire atmosphere of ultra-hot exoplanet WASP-121b.
The plans to destroy a space station as large as the ISS have never been carried out before.
We showed for the first time that social disruption and trauma - such as culling of older elephants - has a lasting impact on the behaviour of African elephants.
Badgers are shy and nocturnal animals. It’s time to challenge false perceptions and end the cruelty towards this iconic mammal.
When plants moved from living in water to land, they had to adapt. How that happened can help address food security.
There is evidence to suggest that dopamine plays a key role in gamling addiction.
