Science has always been marketed, from 18th-century coffeehouse demos of Newton’s ideas to today’s TikTok explainers
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a scientist explains the chemistry of a Christmas pudding
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The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellites
There are about 15,000 satellites orbiting the Earth. Most of them, like the International Space…
The magic of maths: festive puzzles to give your brain – and imagination – a workout
Mathematics is a “science which requires a great amount of imagination”, said the 19th-century Russian…
Why mangoes fall before they’re ripe – and how science is helping them hang on
Ever wondered why your mango tree drops fruit before it’s ripe? Each season, mango growers…
Hacked phones and Wi-Fi surveillance have replaced Cold War spies and radio waves in the delusions of people with schizophrenia
A young woman starts to become suspicious of her cellphone. She notices it listing Wi-Fi…
Tech moves to holograms, fine dining and teleporting classes for more immersive experience
For Maurizio Murroni, associate professor of telecommunications at the University of Cagliari in Italy, Star…
‘This year nearly broke me as a scientist’ – US researchers reflect on how 2025’s science cuts have changed their lives
From beginning to end, 2025 was a year of devastation for scientists in the United…