Electroreception: a shocking sense

Peek over the parapet of a bridge just as daylight bleeds into dusk, gazing down through the clear layers of a shallow river or chalk stream, and you may glimpse the shadowy, serpentine form of an eel

From strange lights in the sky to rocks that spontaneously glide across the ground, the mysteries scientists are trying to finally crack

Amazing answers to your curious questions

How our ancient brains evolved the perfect way to keep us safe by controlling the chemicals in our minds to moderate our behaviour

Ben Bassett reveals how night fishing under the glow of city street lights can produce some exciting and unexpected results

James ‘Leakyboots’ Batty explores our love affair with bass and what makes it such a popular and sought-after target species for sea anglers