Test 1
Cork
Cork - the thick bark of the cork oak tree (Quercus suber) - is a remarkable material.
Collecting as a hobby
Collecting must be one of the most varied of human activities, and it's one that many of us psychologists find fascinating.
What's the purpose of gaining knowledge?
‘I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any subject'. That was the founders motto for Cornell University, and it seems an apt characterization of the different ...
Test 2
The risks agriculture faces in developing countries
Two things distinguish food production from all other productive activities: first, every single person needs food each day and has a right to it; and second, it is hugely dependent on nature.
The lost city
An explorer’s encounter with the ruined city of Machu Picchu, the most famous icon of the Inca civilisation.
The benefits of being bilingual
According to the latest figures, the majority of the world’s population is now bilingual or multilingual, having grown up speaking two or more languages.
Test 3
Flying tortoises
An airborne reintroduction programme has helped conservationists take significant steps to protect the endangered Galapagos tortoise.
The intersection of health sciences and geography
While many diseases that affect humans have been eradicated due to improvements in vaccinations and the availability of healthcare, there are still areas around the world where certain health issues ...
Music and the emotions
Neuroscientist Jonah Lehrer considers the emotional power of music. Why does music make us feel?
Test 4
The history of glass
From our earliest origins, man has been making use of glass.
Bring back the big cats
It's time to start returning vanished native animals to Britain, says John Vesty There is a poem, written around 598 AD, which describes hunting a mystery animal called a llewyn.
Uk companies need more effective boards of directors
After a number of serious failures of governance (that is, how they are managed at the highest level), companies in Britain, as well as elsewhere, should consider radical changes to their directors’ ...