The hole story: Q&A with Professor John Shanklin

Few discoveries have been as globally influential as the ozone hole, Harriet Bailey talks to one of the scientists involved

Life in space: Q&A with Marcus Chown

Space expert Marcus Chown thinks it’s only a matter of time before we find life elsewhere.

Paint your house green

Harriet Bailey reports on the paint that could power a house in the future

Women’s internalised emotions put them at risk for depression

New research suggests women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression and anxiety than their male counterparts

Pills, injections or patches: how do you like your coffee?

Philippa Hobbs explores whether you can inhale, absorb or even inject coffee.

Constrictors “feel” prey’s fading heartbeat

Dr Scott Boback explains how constrictors use victims' heartbeats to determine when it's safe to release their grip

Opening the door to Victorian Broadmoor

Alice Lighton reviews a thoroughly enjoyable short history of the high-security psychiatric hospital

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