How the octopus got its smarts
Did the octopus evolve its unique intelligence by playing fast and free with the genetic code? Elizabeth Finkel investigates.
Microplastics transfer from mosquito larvae to adults
New route of contamination could spread plastic pollutants even further. Bill Condie reports.
Alien intelligence
In this issue: Inside an alien mind – The plastic problem – Calling the stem cell race – Gallery: fossils in amber – No fungi, no us – Science predicts extreme weather
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Gravitational waves inspire arts festival show
Science meets poetry in a creative response to the Nobel Prize-winning detection of gravitational waves. Richard Watts reports.
How to win at Nim
Learning patterns is the key to winning the mathematical strategy game. Jason England explains.
Science history: Elizabeth Stern, women’s health pioneer
Canadian researcher conducted crucial studies into cervical cancer and birth control pills. Jeff Glorfeld reports.
Microplastics transfer from mosquito larvae to adults
New route of contamination could spread plastic pollutants even further. Bill Condie reports.
