Science News
Gimme swelter: we explain the UK and US heatwaves
New Scientist - 20 Jul 2013 12:53
High-pressure zones are blocking the jet stream, bringing a heatwave to the normally lukewarm UK. "Blocking highs" are an increasing theme of North American weather reports too
What is Estrogen?
Live Science - 20 Jul 2013 12:41
Estrogens are hormones that that are important for sexual and reproductive development, mainly in women. They are also referred to as female sex hormones.
DNA finally nails the notorious Boston Strangler
New Scientist - 20 Jul 2013 04:32
Thanks to recent advances in forensic science, a 50-year-old cold case has finally been conclusively solved
Water Recycling Comes Of Age In Silicon Valley
KQED Quest - 20 Jul 2013 02:30
Though engineers can purify sewage water to make it cleaner than what's coming out of your tap, there's a bigger challenge: convincing people to drink it.