No recipe currently exists for uncovering the fundamental laws of physics, but advances in a recently revitalised sub-field of machine learning may provide a glimpse into the future of scientific discovery, one in which physicists interpret rather than discover physical laws. Mika Kontiainen investigates.
Hacking the fungal mainframe (Issue 31 Preview)
Azia Bolger explains how a wide variety of areas from “sensing skins” to construction can benefit from the incredible properties of fungi.
Resolutions and Willpower
Are you sticking with your New Years Resolutions? Emma Walsh looks at the neuroscience research behind making and keeping our New Years Resolutions.
When chemistry “clicks” with nature
In light of the recent Nobel prize award in chemistry, Kevin Boyle discusses an advance that could potentially change how...
Another cup of coffee, please!
Sophie Hoetzel reassures coffee drinkers that they should worry not, as she dives into the evidence in support of the health benefits associated with coffee consumption.
From scientist to CEO
— sponsored article — Ishani Malhotra reveals the secrets behind setting up her own company, Carcinotech, while also completing her...
Space Junk – a serious threat to our space missions
In 2009, a Russian and an American satellite in orbit collided with each other creating lots of debris in the...
Now is the time to see Northern Lights
Solar scientists now predict that, due to an 11 year solar cycle, we could be witnessing some of the brightest display of lights till 2025.
Lasers shed light on lost cities of the Amazon
New LiDAR data has revealed a constellation of 26 interconnected towns that disappeared mysteriously 600 years ago.