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09/05/2013

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.

Five things from Star Trek that came true

25/04/2013

From transporters to tractor beams, Alice Udale-Smith discovers the space-age technology we’ve got today

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

18/04/2013

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...

Six sci-fi inventions we're still waiting for

28/03/2013

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.

Three smartphones more advanced than the Samsung Galaxy S4

14/03/2013

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...

The science of Pixar - 25 years

30/08/2011

As Pixar celebrates its 25th anniversary, Jim Thacker investigates its achievements and explores what the future holds for computer animation

The 10 best Android science apps

07/04/2011

Turn your Android phone into an all-knowing science guru

UK Young Scientist of the Year

05/04/2011

Hannah Eastwood, 18, is the UK Young Scientist of the Year - the first woman to receive the award. Her winnning project explored how chromium could be removed from drinking water, allowing tap water to be purified and reclaimed for industry.

Top 7 science superpowers

29/03/2011

The international landscape of science is changing. The rapid growth of scientific output from emerging economic powers, especially China, could re-draw the map.

The Science of Online Dating

14/02/2011

Is there a formula for calculating compatibility and finding love online? JV Chamary finds out whether meeting your perfect partner is a problem that can be solved with an algorithm