How can mathematics help us find the best way to slice pizza? If data seems is too good to be true, is it statistically more likely to be erroneous? We tackle some mathematical quandaries and paradoxes!
Mysterious sea monsters and Japanese fishermen become good friends, and scientists stopping garbage islands forming in our oceans - all this and more aquatic science in this week's Lagrange Point.
Life can be very strange, including eating electricity, living in pipes or even inside volcanoes, but it always finds a way! This week we find out about various unusual forms of life in unlikely places.
Do you really need the latest hipster tinfoil hats and designer Faraday cage undies protect you from 'radiation'? We debunk some of the current fad items which falsely claim to protect you from everything from mobiles to wi-fi and even smart meters.
The little probe from Japan that just would not say die finally reaches Venus. The US paves the way for space mining to go ahead and a mysterious blip on the edge of the solar system that has stirred debate amongst astronomers.
How can the lowly worm help us halt climate change? Can we really recapture C02 and turn into a reusable fuel? How can we make rice more resilient to drought? We find out what scientists are doing to help us tackle a changing climate.
What are the mysteries of Mars? What does the future hold for the red planet? What does this mean for it's moons, and will it finally get a ring on it?
What makes an animal more likely to be tame? What is the history of domestication of animals as they adjust to humanity? Just how small can animals get? All this and more on an animal filled special of Lagrange Point.
Can you really 'unlock' your brain like in Limitless to boost exam results and what are the risks? How wide spread is performance enhancing drug by students? How can you even study the brain in action? All this as we dig deep into mental matters!
Can you really 'unlock' your brain like in Limitless to boost exam results and what are the risks? How wide spread is performance enhancing drug by students? How can you even study the brain in action? All this as we dig deep into mental matters!
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A fun take on the latest science news with enough data to sink your teeth into. Lagrange Point goes beyond the glossy summary and gets in depth with the research from across the world.