Slime: protector, lubricant and glue

The slimy science behind these molluscs’ movements

Whether mutually beneficial or a parasitic nuisance, Nature’s symbiotic relationships are as multifarious as they are marvellous, says John Lewis-Stempel

Amazing answers to your curious questions

As the rules around antifouling paints have tightened to protect the environment, manufacturers have responded with a welter of innovative solutions to keep the hull clean. There is ultrasound, Finsul

Hidden preservatives, disguised sugars, ultra-processing and even insects: uncover the truth behind your food’s shopping list of secret ingredients

Hop aboard as Daisy Dobrijevic sets sail to discover the world’s most unusual beasts.