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History & The Arts
Life through a lens
Humans have changed their view of the world through lenses, we see further and closer thanks to the power of this wonderful invention, could you imagine life without lenses?
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Science, Maths & Technology
Measure the Pulfrich Effect
Using the Pulfrich Effect, it's possible to calculate the difference in speed in how quickly your eyes communicate with your brain. Why not have a go?
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Science, Maths & Technology
Why were David Bowie's eyes two different colours?
The short answer is that they weren't - but there's a lot more to it than that. Kevin Hunt explains.
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TV, Radio & Events
Bang Goes The Theory 4: Episode 3
In the latest episode of the series, the team look at a 1000mph car, make homemade glues and puzzle commuters with an optical illusion.
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History & The Arts
Daresbury SRS: Cool stuff, nice pictures and real science
Initial results from the synchrotron radiation source show confirm an Egyptian link for the Roman paint.
Nature & Environment
It's a long long way to Charcot Island
Mark Brandon travels to the Falkland Islands to board the research ship that will take him to the Antarctic.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Flights of fancy: Why do some wings shine?
Professor Roy Sambles, an optical physicist, describes research into the proteins that create a metallic appearance on the wings of moths and butterflies
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History & The Arts
Descartes: Introducing Dualism
Derek Matravers introduces Descartes and Dualism.