| The restless world of Enceladus
Scientists have known for decades that Saturn's sixth-largest moon is odd, but recently-received images hint that its wrinkled landscape hides underground waters brewing with organic molecules. Could Enceladus be an icy cauldron for extraterrestrial life?
A new molecule of life?
Peptide nucleic acid, a synthetic hybrid of protein and DNA, could form the basis of a new class of drugs - and of artificial life unlike anything found in nature.
Magic and the brain
Magicians have been testing and exploiting the limits of cognition and attention for hundreds of years. Neuroscientists are just beginning to catch up.
The light fantastic
The 2008 Olympus BioScapes Competition recognises the years' greatest achievements in light microscopy.
Driving towards crashless case
Next-generation safety technology could give us vehicles that are difficult to crash - and eventually may not need drivers at all.
Can phishing be foiled?
Understanding the human factors that make people vulnerable to online criminals can improve both security training and technology.
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