How rhythms become a vital part of us
Whether it’s the physiological monthly cycle of a woman or a plant’s seasonal cycle, the external world influences biology This column...
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Brain tree: why we replenish only some of our cells
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...
Cycling: why it’s as easy as riding a bike
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...
Why dissecting the brain only gives us half its story
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...
Why we must teach morality to robots
As with children, ethical input with robots needs to come before, not after, developing other skills, says Daniel Glaser Every week comes...
‘Tis the season of dancing animals – but why do humans love them?
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...
How the brain knows where we are in bed
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...
Why does ice cream give you brain freeze?
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...
Do we notice changes in global temperature?
Because we adapt to long-term weather fluctuations, we might not be noticing climate change. Time to feel the heat… Does global warming...
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