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Richard Feynman talks about "beauty". The Feynman Series is a companion project of The Sagan Series working in the hopes of promoting scientific education and scientific literacy in the general population.

The book and movie 'Jurassic Park' were more than just great entertainment. There was a specific attempt to alter the way you think about Nature, its use and potential abuse.

Discover some of the amazing & unexpected careers that studying A level science, technology, engineering or maths can lead to.

Sometimes, success or failure can be very very close...

Someone told me once that science majors have a healthy appetite for destruction. Surely, but that's only because destruction always ensues curiosity. Cats beware.

Here is a selection of this year's most amazing images from the world of science.

Fringe ideas often get a poor reception from mainstream scientists, but can still appeal to the public and influence policy debates. Some recent examples of papers that delve into the fringes of science provide a nice example of why not all fringe ideas are created equal.

Have you ever pointed out how inaccurate the science is in some science fiction?

As the government prepares to crack down on 'irrelevant' research, we look at some of the things we'll be losing, courtesy of the Ig Nobel awards.

Here's a handy survival guide to tape up in your time machine.