Amir Adhamy
Recent articles by Amir Adhamy
Scientifically proven tips on how to keep cool in the heat
Planning on going out in the Sun this weekend? Read our top three scientific tips on keeping cool...
Top 10: Earth's smallest mammals
Small but mighty, these are the world's tiniest mammals.
What happens to your body after eating Christmas dinner?
One Christmas meal could fuel a 1.7-day hike in the Himalayas - that's a lot of calories to burn!
Who really discovered CRISPR, Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna or the Broad Institute?
When it comes to gene editing, the secret is in the scientist’s DNA.
Why are warning signs red?
Warning: assuming all signs are red is the first sign of danger.
What happens in my body when I meditate?
Meditation can be good for the mind, but there are detectable changes in the body too.
The thought experiment: What would happen if the internet suddenly stopped working?
Next time the internet is a little slow be thankful it hasn't stopped working completely.
Can we make an artificial womb?
We teamed up with the folks behind BBC World Service’s CrowdScience to answer your questions on one topic - this week it's all about artificial wombs.
Environmental DNA and the hunt for marine species
So-called ‘environmental DNA’ is helping conservationists keep track of marine species
Deep sea mining: new depths
In 2019, the world’s first commercial deep-sea mine is due to open. But are regulations in place to protect the sea floor?
Conservation: How China is creating Edens
China is the future of global conservation, according to Sir Tim Smit, the maverick businessman and environmentalist who created the Eden Project
A history of cyber-surveillance
After ongoing allegations of Russian interference in America’s presidential elections, it’s worth remembering that the US has long acquired, used and misused information on enemies and allies. Indeed, many countries dabble in a bit of cyber-surveillance – and it looks set to continue in 2019
Searching for life in Europa's oceans
NASA is preparing for a new mission to search for signs of life below the surface of one of Jupiter’s frozen moons
SKA: A new eye on the Universe
Astronomers are constructing a telescope spanning two continents that will reveal the Universe in unprecedented detail
2019 – the year of 5G
5G is set to launch next year to bring you more data at faster speeds
The hunt for exoplanets
Over the coming years, a new generation of space telescopes will seek out distant planets in the hope of unlocking the secrets of the Universe
China's Big Brother
In China, ‘good’ behaviour wins you Brownie points, ‘bad’ behaviour gets the thumbs down. But is the technology in place to keep tabs on citizens?
What are the limits of human endurance?
We teamed up with the folks behind BBC World Service's CrowdScience to answer your questions on one topic - this week it's all about human endurance.
The Genetic Revolution
CRISPR looks set to be the future of gene editing. But experts are cautioning that this revolutionary technique needs to be developed carefully. So what do the next few years hold?
The effects of loneliness – and what's being done
The government is trying to tackle the rise in the number of lonely people, while scientists are investigating how to stop loneliness making us ill.
Should we go vegan in 2019?
Widespread dietary changes are needed if we’re to combat the range of health problems associated with obesity and the environmental damage caused by industrial farming. Switching to a vegan diet is a potential solution, but selling the idea to the meat-eaters around the world is a tricky proposition.
How do fireworks work?
Lighting up the night sky with a bang.
What's the point of laughter?
We teamed up with the folks behind BBC World Service's CrowdScience to answer your questions on one topic. You can tune in to CrowdScience every Friday evening on BBC World Service, or catch up online at bbcworldservice.com/crowdscience
Why do we get blisters?
Step away from the scissors.