Mind Science isn't as solid as it should be – but science can fix it Unconscious biases and data-torturing are weakening our knowledge base – but unlike politicians and bankers, scientists aren't covering up their failings News
Technology Thync piece: Do mind-altering wearables live up to the billing? Getting good vibes The scene is straight out of Zoolander. The warehouse is bare apart from some brightly-coloured IKEA furniture. The walls are lined with oversized whiteboards and refrigerators stocked with kombucha. In one corner, a group of beta testers sit on pod-shaped seats, sporting what appear to be triangle-shaped plastic bandages above their temples. … News
Physics It's mind-blowing what our puny brains can do Physics is on a hot streak. Sean Carroll speculates on the next big breakthrough, and warns of quantum wars ahead Opinion
Health Some stillbirths are avoidable if we know enough to act in time Some stillbirths can be prevented if at-risk babies are induced in time. New NHS guidelines will help but scientists could do much more, says Jop de Vrieze News
Life Hitchin' a ride: Brittle star gets a lift on larger starfish Get on board. This six-armed brittle star is hitching a ride on its giant neighbour, a blue sea star. This shot was taken in the warm, shallow waters of the Solomon Islands, a scattering of more than 900 islands east of Papua New Guinea known for their coral reefs. Both species scavenge the ocean floor … Regulars
Health In sync: How to take control of your many body clocks You have not one, but thousands or even millions of body clocks. Learn to control them, and you can tackle problems from jet lag to weight loss Features
Humans Take a punt: The thrilling science of risk and chance In a world where luck, risk and probability control our everyday lives, three books help us cope better with tricky choices CultureLab
The Divide: What happens when the rich get richer? Can a powerful film showing how inequality distorts lives hit home – or are the rich increasingly too insulated to hear its message?
Life Feedback: The scientific predictions hiding in classic fiction Feedback is our weekly column of bizarre stories, implausible advertising claims, confusing instructions and more Regulars