Don鈥檛 abandon ship! How to salvage a mega-vessel
Refloating the Costa Concordia pushed salvage technology to the limit 鈥� and a new generation of monster ships will be even harder to rescue
Gift guide: Our pick of the best science books
CultureLab鈥檚 pick of science books that would make great gifts
Music helps you frame the perfect smartphone snap
A smartphone app plays sad music when you frame a photo badly but rewards you with sweet harmonies when faces are in shot
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Who should pay for climate change disasters?
The UN climate talks in Warsaw have ended with an agreement to protect vulnerable populations against the 鈥渓oss and damage鈥� caused by extreme weather
Nose to beak with a Christian hero heavyweight champ
Not only is the Dalmatian pelican the heaviest flying animal in the world, it鈥檚 an ancient Christian symbol too
Robotutor marks the homework of a class of thousands
No human teacher can keep up with thousands of students in massive open online courses. Smart software can now stand in, offering personalised guidance
Souped-up bacteria clears hookworm from hamster guts
A genetically modified version of an ingredient used in a Japanese soybean dish has cured hookworm infections in hamsters 鈥� and could one day work in humans too