July 31, 2017

The promise and pitfalls of self-experimentation

July 31, 2017

Self-experimentation is risky but has led to major scientific breakthroughs. Can science and society learn to work together to get the best of both worlds?

July 24, 2017

By Maarten De Brauwer

Issue 23, Life Science

A ray by any other name

July 24, 2017

By Maarten De Brauwer

Issue 23, Life Science

Recent rumours of the manta ray's taxonomic demise have been greatly exaggerated.

July 3, 2017

By Silvi Vann-Wall

Issue 23, Art & Popular Culture

Paranormal activities

July 3, 2017

By Silvi Vann-Wall

Issue 23, Art & Popular Culture

Many people claim to have seen something supernatural. Are there rational explanations for these reports, or are we just watching too much TV?

July 3, 2017

By Emma Dunston

Issue 23, Life Science

Hunters of the night

July 3, 2017

By Emma Dunston

Issue 23, Life Science

Often maligned and misunderstood, the spotted hyena is one of Africa's most impressive and adaptable predators.

July 3, 2017

By Jennifer Tsang

Issue 23, Philosophy & History

How luciferin brought living light to folklore and science

July 3, 2017

By Jennifer Tsang

Issue 23, Philosophy & History

How luciferin brought living light to folklore and science

Bioluminescent glows have fuelled myths and legends for thousands of years. Jennifer Tsang explores how cultures around the world have interpreted luciferin's glow.