The Psychology of Seduction - Is life a seduction? Some people seem to be 'simply irresistible' - the title...
Hygeia and Panacea: Is prevention better than cure? Better sanitation and hygiene, coupled with immunization, have dramatically reduced...
Power Play - The hidden role of power in our lives and relationships Power is wielded against us all the time. It is...
Mathematics in the 20th century: Chaos, codes and colouring What is the Mandelbrot set? How can prime numbers protect...
Creativity and mental illness - do you have to be mad to be creative? Using Robert Schumann as an example - a composer thought...
Mathematics in the modern age - The 19th century: Revolution or evolution? What is a number? Can you solve a quintic equation...
Pathogens and parasites; plagues and pandemics The earliest gains in life expectancy were made by understanding...
Mathematics in the modern age - The 18th century: Crossing bridges What shape is the Earth? How do strings vibrate? Can...
The Times of Our Lives: A history of longevity Notwithstanding Bible stories, the average human lifespan has reached "three...