To The End Of The Universe? There is nothing we take for granted more than the universe. Our microscopic planet earth moves along its orbital path held in place by nothing more than the unseen law of gravity. Far beyond the...read more
Paralysed Communication Imagine being so paralysed you cannot speak. This, sadly, can result from a condition such as stroke. Achieving even very limited communication is vastly better than none. Scientists from the...read more
Wonder Brain If you have a brain – and you do – you are beyond comprehension. But there is hope!At a cost of 10 billion pounds, An international team of scientists based in Switzerland has started work on a...read more
Your Cheating Heart Cheating – acting in a dishonest manner to gain advantage - is surprisingly commonplace and may be on the increase. Consider the high profile case of Tour De France winner Lance Armstrong who...read more
Learning to Forget Even though few kids rate going to school as the highlight of the week, human beings are literally wired for learning. When our brains register information, the neurons in our brain cells make new...read more
You’re My Favourite Your favourite holiday resort, your favourite, ice cream, your favourite aunt. Everyone has their hierarchy of preferences from flavoured coffee to people with whom they want to spend time – or...read more
To Live Forever “Ashes to ashes; dust to dust…” Words of finality that are the hallmark of a human life at its conclusion.Those of a religious persuasion will comfort themselves with the hope or promise of...read more
