Kath Nightingale
Recent articles by Kath Nightingale
Extreme experiments: The laboratories that are pushing science to its limits
Take a look inside some of the most extraordinary science experiments in the world, from the coldest, to the hottest, to the highest.
Meet the real-life superhumans pushing the limits of human ability
These people have abilities far beyond what the average person might be able to do, including seeing underwater, resisting the cold and tolerating pain.
Science history | How we unravelled the structure of DNA
Understanding the iconic double helix form of the gene-carrying molecule DNA is one of our greatest scientific achievements.
Photo 51: the key discovery behind the structure of DNA
A photo taken by chemist and crystallographer Rosalind Franklin held the key to unravelling the structure of DNA.
Understanding DNA: Five key scientists who unravelled the helix
The discovery of DNA is one of our greatest scientific achievements – these are scientists who led to its discovery.
DNA: a timeline of discoveries
The discovery of DNA is one of our greatest scientific achievements but how did it happen?
The bite that cures | How we’re turning venom into medicine
How can bee stings help in the battle against HIV? Could snake venom be used to treat high blood pressure?