Whether it’s the physiological monthly cycle of a woman or a plant’s seasonal cycle, the external world influences biology This column has run weekly for more than two…

Many of the body’s cells regenerate – but not the brain’s, explains Daniel Glaser We are being treated to a spectacular display of autumn colour this year, but…

Learn how to cycle as a child and you’ll never forget how, as Daniel Glaser explains Summer is often the time we decide to get back on our…

Studying the brain in action is better than slicing it up if you want to understand how it works News that a man captured and killed the UK’s…

As with children, ethical input with robots needs to come before, not after, developing other skills, says Daniel Glaser Every week comes a new warning that robots are…

We identify with panto pigs because the wiring that connects our limbs to our spines is so similar Forget Strictly, this is the season of dancing animals. All things…

How do you find what you want in the dark if your bed is as messy as Tracey Emin’s? Tracey Emin has recreated her notorious 1998 artwork My Bed for a…

A cold sensation in the mouth can lead to pain in the head. Here’s why… A British bank holiday usually calls for a trip to the ice cream…

Because we adapt to long-term weather fluctuations, we might not be noticing climate change. Time to feel the heat… Does global warming keep you up at night, or…