The wonderful world of slime

What the scientists are saying… Neanderthals feasted ...

All they need is a specialised organ, some calcium-rich food and time

The question about wild swimming I get asked most often is: “is it safe?” Rarely does this query refer to the risk of drowning – the usual concern is about the quality of the water. And understandably

What the scientists are saying… The oldest ...

A round-up of the strangest science stories from around the world.

The ethics of industrial insect farming