A linguist’s intro to one of society’s most compelling question: where does human language come from? An is there such a thing as universal grammar?
A short history of world-changing inventions
Through artwork – videos, audio pieces, installations and paintings – this exhibition looks at how anxiety affects individuals and society.
Have you ever considered the practicalities of building a swimming pool out of cheese?
Our reviewer blows hot and cold
We discuss linguist David Adger’s book that delves into the origins of human language and tries to uncover the hidden structure behind what we say (or sign)
A whistle-stop tour of the universe
Evidence of a good read
An urgent and compelling case for self-reflection
A story about the people who harvested, used, abused, regulated and investigated the mind-altering drug
Dublin’s Science Gallery invites you to go and question your own definition of ‘perfect’
An action-packed thriller starring a explosives expert Jaqueline Silver
David Barrie introduces amazing animal navigators, from bacteria and butterflies to pigeons and crocodiles
Hannah Critchlow’s book is a voyage into the depths of the human mind
Angela Saini’s latest book is a powerful deconstruction of the research around race
Science Gallery London brings together artists and scientists to ponder the mysteries of the universe
A compelling narrative that shines a light on the unsung pioneers behind science’s greatest discovery – Gareth Williams dives into the rich history of DNA
Forensic scientist Angela Gallop shares the evolution of her career and of forensic science itself
Jonelle Harvey may not be sold on magic tricks, but Gustav Kuhn’s book has given her food for thought
The Barbican Centre’s AI: More than Human exhibition explores AI’s origins in history and culture, and delves into the ways the technology is set to change the way we think about intelligence in the future
Drew Gwilliams reviews a book about how science should work, and what happens when it all goes wrong
Kit Chapman has been on a journey around the world to discover how new elements are made
Megan McGregor reviews Paul Steinhardt’s book about the discovery of quasicrystals
Jamie Durrani reviews Tim Smedley’s new book
Jonelle Harvey takes us through Linda Geddes’ new book
Jack Tarrant reviews David Wallace-Wells’ The Uninhabitable Earth
