Extinction is a fact of life. Could we stop it – or even reverse it?
11 December 2019
The fossil record tells us extinctions happen all the time. The question is what part we play – and whether we could ever bring back creatures like the dinosaurs
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We constantly eat microplastics. What does that mean for our health?
4 December 2019
Tiny particles of plastic are in our food, water and even the air we breathe. We investigate the impact they have inside our bodies
Zombieland: The vast world of hidden microbes miles beneath your feet
8 May 2019
No matter how deep we dig, life has always found a way to survive. The remarkable story of these impossible microbes can teach us about how life evolved
Winning at work: How to plan your day (and avoid the afternoon slump)
8 January 2019
Each of us has our own daily rhythm, whether night owl or morning lark. Finding out yours is the first step to maximising creativity and productivity all day
After the cat: Celebrating Schrödinger’s 75-year influence on biology
11 September 2018
In 1943, physicist Erwin Schrödinger gave a lecture in Dublin that kick-started modern biology. A star-studded conference last week celebrated his legacy
Is life on Earth really at risk? The truth about the extinction crisis
25 July 2018
Earth’s biodiversity isn’t just beautiful, it ensures human survival. But to protect nature’s bounty we first need to know exactly how we’re harming it
