51¶¯Âþ

biology

octopus

Question

How many hearts does an octopus have?

An octopus has three hearts: Two peripheral ones in its gills and a further central heart that serves its organs and muscles.
synthetic cells

Life

Artificial life made in lab can grow and divide like natural bacteria

51¶¯Âþ

Octopus

Life

Octopuses may be able to dream and change colour when sleeping

51¶¯Âþ

whitefly

Life

Plant gene has naturally crossed into insects – and helps them feed

51¶¯Âþ

Sea turtles, sharks and king penguins swim in mysterious circles

Environment

Sea turtles, sharks and king penguins swim in mysterious circles

51¶¯Âþ

Molecular farming

Definition

Molecular farming

Do telomere length tests really reveal your biological age?

Life

Do telomere length tests really reveal your biological age?

Features

North Pole sign in melting ice and meltwater

Earth

RPS Science Photographer of the Year winners and runners up announced

Culture

Event image

The truth about exercise

Diving Deep review: The amazing life of marine film-maker Mike deGruy

Life

Diving Deep review: The amazing life of marine film-maker Mike deGruy

The late Mike deGruy filmed iconic underwater footage that wowed audiences, drawing the admiration of David Attenborough and James Cameron. A fond documentary by his wife reveals the real man

Culture

Life

Water may be even more crucial to life than we thought

51¶¯Âþ

Environment

Lush meadows of underwater seagrass are removing plastic from the sea

51¶¯Âþ

Environment

Wind farm construction creates noise that may harm squid fisheries

51¶¯Âþ

Life

Why don’t wildebeest have wheels? Exploring the limits of evolution

Features

Piano Exit Overlay Banner Mobile Piano Exit Overlay Banner Desktop