Some characteristics are controlled by a single gene, such as fur in animals and red-green colour blindness in humans. Each gene might have different forms, and these are called alleles. The diagram ...

These diagrams are known as human karyotypes, and show all the chromosomes aligned in pairs. The blue box shows the two sex chromosomes - these are different sizes, therefore an X (larger chromosome) ...

The World at One, broadcasting from the Hay literature festival, are asking people to name the books which have been passed down to them, and to name one volume which they would like to hand over to ...

Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year’s best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life. Are you hoping to inspire a young reader in your life with ...

Science books, especially those written by scientists, sometimes have the reputation of being dry, dull and difficult. Perhaps they are thought of as thinly disguised textbooks, something to learn ...