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Top 10 Accidental Discoveries
09/05/2013

Top 10 Accidental Discoveries

Seventy-five years ago a scientist discovered a new wonder material: Teflon. On the anniversary of this chance find, Jon Agar reveals a few more of science's fortunate discoveries.
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Five things from Star Trek that came true
25/04/2013

Five things from Star Trek that came true

From transporters to tractor beams, Alice Udale-Smith discovers the space-age technology we’ve got today
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Five uses of 3D printing you've never heard of
18/04/2013

Five uses of 3D printing you've never heard of

It’s been hailed as the next great technological innovation, set to revolutionise global manufacturing and transform the way we live. You’ve probably already heard of 3D-printed body organs and cars, but here are some of the more unusual uses for 3D printing...
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Six sci-fi inventions we're still waiting for
28/03/2013

Six sci-fi inventions we're still waiting for

Have you ever seen a science fiction blockbuster and thought: “I want one of those!”? To celebrate National Science and Engineering Week 2013, here's what some of the UK's top scientists have to say about our favourite sci-fi inventions.
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Three smartphones to trump the Samsung Galaxy S4
14/03/2013

Three smartphones more advanced than the Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung have just announced their Galaxy S4 Android smartphone, but there are already some much more impressive phones on the horizon. We take a look at three smartphones that are really worth getting excited about...
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