The next pandemic: Are we ready?
Humanity is facing threats which could make the survival of our species very difficult. But are we capable of taking action before it’s too late?
View ArticlePersonal gene tests: What next?
Kits sold to consumers that predict health risks from our genes have been hit by major concerns over their reliability. Nic Fleming investigates why.
View ArticleWhy birds crash into car screens
Millions of birds are killed by oncoming vehicles every year. Why can’t they get out of the way? A team has investigated just what clouds their bird brains.
View ArticleImages that changed our world
An exhibition celebrates some of the important graphs, graphics and charts that have changed the way we see, interpret and understand the world around us.
View ArticleDo glasses weaken your eyesight?
Many people believe that the longer you wear spectacles the worse your eyesight becomes. But are they right? Claudia Hammond takes a clear look at the evidence.
View ArticlePhone while driving: Always bad?
Phoning while behind the wheel is often blamed for road deaths, says Colin Barras, but is keeping connected in a car always dangerous?
View ArticleThe mountains we’ve never climbed
Hundreds of mountains have yet to be explored, finds Rachel Nuwer. Why are these peaks so difficult to scale?
View ArticleThe dirty history of germ warfare
Humans have been using disease as a weapon of war for thousands of years. BBC Factomania looks at the arsenal of germs we have developed.
View ArticleHow your birthday rules your fate
Your month of birth could influence your lifespan, mental health and even your eyesight. David Robson explains how.
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