Here’s why soil smells so good after it rains
That earthy smell may be an ancient type of communication between bacteria and the creatures that live with them in the soil.
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Superior: the return of race science
Angela Saini’s book ‘Superior: the return of race science’ is available for FREE this week as Kindle ebook or audiobook.
Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution owes more to his garden than the Galápagos
Over 40 years, Darwin tested almost every aspect of worm anatomy and behaviour, from looking at how quickly worms take leaf litter underground to having his son play the bassoon at them to note their responses.
Celebrity greens kale and seaweed were long considered food of last resort
Many trendy “Instagrammable” foods have a long association with poverty.
How to see stars and tackle light pollution in your own backyard
[Header image: AstroStar/Shutterstock] Daniel Brown, Nottingham Trent University The dark skies of the great outdoors help people…
The Space Shed
At first glance, the Space Shed doesn’t look that special.