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Is reality real? How evolution blinds us to the truth about the world

Physics

Is reality real? How evolution blinds us to the truth about the world

We assume our senses see reality as it is - but that could be just an evolved illusion obscuring the true workings of quantum theory and consciousness

Features

Cholesterol

Definition

Cholesterol

Carbohydrates

Definition

Carbohydrates

Man on the moon? Why we said Apollo 11 was an empty, obsessional quest

Space

Man on the moon? Why we said Apollo 11 was an empty, obsessional quest

Regulars

An artificial limb is driven by two fiber-based muscles actuated via a heat gun.

Technology

Superstrong artificial muscle can lift 1000 times its own weight

News

Green Film Festival

Humans

Don't miss: Green films, rare plants and a cosmos tour

Culture

Future moon missions probably won't carry astronauts - here's why

Space

Future moon missions probably won't carry astronauts - here's why

Features

Astronaut on Moon

Space

Moon rocks can tell us where life could thrive beyond the solar system

Features

Astronauts in mock cockpit

Space

Apollo 11 space mission: Diabolically hard practice got us to the moon

Features

Armoured droplets

Technology

Armoured liquid droplets make mini disco balls, letters and shapes

Liquid marbles made from hexagonal plates can be moulded into different letters and shapes, and could be used as miniature reactors

News

Definition

Clarke's three laws

Technology

The best sci-fi books put humanity at the heart of their writing

Culture

Don't miss: ethereal artworks, haunted teens and a gift of tongues

Culture

Definition

The scientific method