They boast near-magical properties that promise exotic new materials and technologies, while forcing us to confront some of our deeply held beliefs about particles in general.

Originally denoting a talisman worshipped for its magical properties, the word “fetish” took on its psychosexual meaning in the 19th century.

Their presentation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Thistle Park, Brimington on Wednesday, June 25, starts at 6pm. Tickets £15 (adult), £7.50 (under 16s), £10 (concessions). Book at oddsocks ...

Graphene. Read the latest research news on graphene, including special properties of the substance, potential uses as the 'new silicon' and more.

June 2, 2025 — Physicists have developed a lens with 'magic' properties. Ultra-thin, it can transform infrared light into visible light by halving the wavelength of incident ...

Titanium’s light weight, strength and other properties make it valuable for a range of applications The metal is seeing increased demand from the aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial sectors ...

Mushrooms have been used for their purported health benefits for centuries. Read about mushroom supplements, possible health benefits and risk factors here.

With over 3000 shows now on sale for the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, trying to narrow down what to see can be a bit of a task. BWW Scotland editor Natalie O'Donoghue has selected her top ten ...

DDT (short for dichloro-diphenyl-trichloro-ethane) was first synthesized by a German chemist in 1874, but its properties as an insecticide were not discovered until 1939. Almost immediately ...