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TV historian Alice Roberts: ‘I wanted to be a horse when I grew up’

TV historian Alice Roberts: ‘I wanted to be a horse when I grew up’
The academic, TV presenter and author found her life enriched by Countdown and Charles Darwin – but, sadly, has never achieved her most lofty ambition
These are all the times sci-fi writers predicted the future

These are all the times sci-fi writers predicted the future
The ‘Big Three’ sci-fi writers of the mid-20th century all made predictions that would come to pass
Asteroids are cool… but far from our biggest problem up in space

Asteroids are cool… but far from our biggest problem up in space
While the threat of asteroids always attracts headlines, space debris poses more risk
These scientists felt powerless over the climate crisis – so they decided to do something about it
These scientists felt powerless over the climate crisis – so they decided to do something about it
Douglas Adams loved much about life and the universe – unlike today’s billionaire space explorers
Douglas Adams loved much about life and the universe – unlike today’s billionaire space explorers
Tiny but beautiful meteorites fall to Earth every single day – here’s how to find them

Tiny but beautiful meteorites fall to Earth every single day – here’s how to find them
We live in what feels like dark and anxious times – but there’s still lots we can learn from the stars

We live in what feels like dark and anxious times – but there’s still lots we can learn from the stars
Penguins and football matches on ice: Life onboard ‘Boaty McBoatface’ ship RSS David Attenborough

Penguins and football matches on ice: Life onboard ‘Boaty McBoatface’ ship RSS David Attenborough
It’s my job to search for extraterrestrial intelligence among the stars. This is what I’ve found

It’s my job to search for extraterrestrial intelligence among the stars. This is what I’ve found
The truth is we’re all sinners – it’s how we survive as human beings

The truth is we’re all sinners – it’s how we survive as human beings
IVF pioneer Jean Purdy made parenthood possible for millions. We must celebrate this unsung hero 

IVF pioneer Jean Purdy made parenthood possible for millions. We must celebrate this unsung hero
Meet the only scientist who knows just how bad the UK’s drug deaths crisis truly is

Meet the only scientist who knows just how bad the UK’s drug deaths crisis truly is
One of the joys of summer is to talk among the trees at festivals

One of the joys of summer is to talk among the trees at festivals
When it comes to poverty prevention it’s minds we must change – before anything else

When it comes to poverty prevention it’s minds we must change – before anything else
Happy Valentine’s Day! Now, allow me to ruin it for you…

Happy Valentine’s Day! Now, allow me to ruin it for you…
Conspiracy theories are increasingly becoming accepted fact – but science tells the best stories

Conspiracy theories are increasingly becoming accepted fact – but science tells the best stories
Top 5 books about Einstein, selected by Samuel Graydon

Top 5 books about Einstein, selected by Samuel Graydon
The governments who called on sci-fi writers to predict the future

The governments who called on sci-fi writers to predict the future
How the ‘Other Renaissance’ shaped the modern world

How the ‘Other Renaissance’ shaped the modern world
‘I don’t know why you exist’: Doctor savages Laurence Fox in awkward interview

‘I don’t know why you exist’: Doctor savages Laurence Fox in awkward interview
Our ocean is in crisis, but here’s how we can turn the tide

Our ocean is in crisis, but here’s how we can turn the tide
Scientists have found a way to convert plastics and CO2 into sustainable fuels using solar power

Scientists have found a way to convert plastics and CO2 into sustainable fuels using solar power
Yuval Noah Harari: ‘We are living inside the dreams of dead people’

Yuval Noah Harari: ‘We are living inside the dreams of dead people’
Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Christmas message from the stars

Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Christmas message from the stars
Top 5 books about the power of music, chosen by Adriana Barton
