The story of how the pneumatic tyre emerged on bikes illustrates how humans can shape technologies in whatever ways meet their needs… Read more

Science may ‘matter’, as Mark Henderson argues, but bringing it into greater contact with society will amplify its flaws as well as its plus points… Read more

Dentistry was not much fun in the 18th century, but it has influenced modern smiles none the less… Read more

A tour of London’s shopping arcades reveals the influence of science on our consumer culture. But has retail influenced science too? Read more

Reporting from Diamond Light Source’s 10th Anniversary event: How a particle accelerator has helped us learn how to protect the cultural heritage of limestone buildings… Read more

Welcome to Spandex Wizards, a blog where we’ll explore the relationships between science and culture – how do they affect each other, and how have they shaped the world around … Read more