Scientists have been using Twitter to speak candidly about their ‘un-scientific methods’, but will this affect public perception of science? … Read more

Jonny Ritson talks to Dr Mark Mulligan about the value of crowdsourcing and the demand for open access journals … Read more

They have the potential to start a revolution in home manufacturing, but are 3D printers dangerous? … Read more

The whole human genome is printed in several volumes at the Wellcome Collection, but it may not be as complete as you’d think … Read more

How much should we know about the genomes of our unborn children? Recent advances in prenatal testing have ethical implications … Read more

Drugs policy: not as easy as ABC. A new report on UK drug policy is refreshingly different … Read more

Jade Cawthray considers the future of the UK nuclear industry in the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster … Read more

Polygraph tests are used across many industries and are often relied on during police investigations. But are they are reliable? Read more

Drugs that treat rare diseases are riding a wave of financial and clinical success. But why should that be? And should we be pleased? Read more

Felix’s space jump: incredible feat of ingenuity or simply a PR stunt? Maddy Staple explores the consequences for science. Read more