Why water has ‘skin’

How surface tension plays a big role in keeping soap bubbles spherical

Amazing answers to your curious questions

Seeking answers to your science questions? Ask our resident expert, Peter Gallivan

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

Can’t we avoid the harsh realities for a while, and just bask in the sweetness of summer, pleads Kate Townshend

Hokusai imagined a massive breaker about to crash on tiny fishing boats. Sandro Botticelli had his Venus float in her shell on a mere sea ripple. Large or small, soothing or frightening, waves have long captivated artists, finds Michael Prodger