Research has discovered that octopuses can ‘see’ with their skin
Octopodes (yes, that’s right ) are one of the most fascinating species on the planet. With three hearts, eight arms and blue blood, there are many intriguing facts about these…
Why does the far side of the moon matter so much to us?
Thursday 3 January was a remarkable day in scientific exploration as China’s Chang-e 4 probe made a historic touchdown by being the first man-made device to land on the far…
New study finds female’s brains are four years younger than male’s
The claim that women’s brains are four years younger than men’s may at first cause confusion. Since a young age, women have been so often reminded that our brains develop…
Edinburgh and Manchester team up to test new male contraceptive
The prospective male contraceptive gel, known as NES/T, works in a similar way to the women’s combined pill. It’s a hormone-based treatment containing progestogen, which influences the pituitary gland and…
Is Earth Hour just a distraction?
Darkness isn’t something that we see a lot of anymore. Maybe that sounds silly. Of course, the sun still sets every evening, and the blue sky fades to black; but…
Girls Incarcerated
Girls Incarcerated is a new docuseries, recently added to Netflix. It consists of eight episodes made up of footage filmed over a year. The episodes introduce us to various girls…
Nature documentaries hammer climate change home
Big Cats is a new three-part series documenting the secret lives of some of the most formidable hunters on the planet. Using the latest technology and new scientific research, the…
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
To anyone who has not watched Brooklyn Nine-Nine, I pity you. One of my favourite comedy series of all time, this is a show that puts a smile on my…