Essays
They're winging it
The butterfly's wings sure add colour to nature, but they also serve an evolutionary purpose.
On the face of it
Virtually every individual face is distinctive and recognisable. Understanding the science of what makes each of us 'unique'.
Secret lives of leaves
Life on Earth is sustained by leaves' ability to capture sunlight and convert it into biologically usable energy.
Size and the single cell
With cells, size is never just about dimensions. It is a record of evolutionary history.
One mind, many ideas
The human brain is built to deal with ambiguity. In most cases, AI is not, and it has consequences.

