Radio astronomy – tune in to the aurora

There are few frequencies of electromagnetic radiation we haven’t exploited, though some have their dangers…

The advent of the personal stereo allowed music to break out of the home and go anywhere. The Sony Walkman has given way to mobiles, and headphones are now wireless, but sharing music still means an e

What communications equipment do you really need to stay safe and keep in touch? Alan Denham explores options for every budget and cruising ambition

When I took my first brick-like Magellan GPS receiver out of its box back in the mid-1990s, I was in Wick, NE Scotland. The fog was thick enough to walk on. Filled with a confidence I had never had be

Soundtracking your commute with a bit of Engelbert Humperdinck is all very well, but music is best enjoyed at home – in peace, in comfort, and with a cuppa in your hand. So we’ve hand-picked the best hi-fi gear to give you the ultimate listening experience…

WHEN you’re in your garden, balcony or patio and you stop to sit down for a few minutes, what can you hear? Is your garden a peaceful place? Perhaps it’s a little too quiet and you’d like to enjoy mor