Great Moments In Science

Is it true that Big Agriculture has totally ruined our soil, and used up practically all of its goodness, so there’s barely any nutrition left in our food? Well, no - but like all good myths, there is a small grain of truth.

There's a lot of claims out there about the benefits of taking collagen supplements. Last week we spoke about the structure of collagen and what it does in the body. So what happens when you eat or drink it as a supplement?

One thing that we are quite confident about is that collagen is part-and-parcel of having healthy and glowing skin. But what about the claim that if you eat or drink it, the molecules will magically make their way to exactly where they are needed to smooth out that wrinkle on your face?

Astronomers have measured something amazing – a black hole eating a neutron star. In fact, they found this happening twice in just 10 days.

We have found dozens of black holes smashing into each other, and we’ve found a handful neutron stars smashing into each other, but a black hole eating a neutron star – well that’s new!

What creature has survived five mass extinctions, can do just as well in space as on earth, withstand temperatures as hot and cold as you can imagine and perform show-stopping feats of survival? The mighty water bear!

What can chickens teach us about the way out of a pandemic?

Chlorophyll water has re-emerged as a darling of the wellness world - but does it stand up to the hype?

Chlorophyll water has re-emerged as a darling of the wellness world - but does it stand up to the hype?

Chlorophyll water has re-emerged as a darling of the wellness world - but does it stand up to the hype?

It's not a good plan to skimp on sleep. A regular seven to nine hours a night puts you in a better position to live longer, and better.