Science

An amphibian "monster" that not only devours their own kind, but grow back whatever they lose - limbs, organs, even parts of their brain... meet the axolotl. Find out more in the latest Halloween blog from the Lit Lab Science and Sip blog, 'the Science of…Halloween' Check back each week during October to see what science is brewing behind the magic!

What if curses are less about ghosts and more about what your brain can do to your body? Folklore blames dark magic but science points to something just as eerie — and far more real — happening inside your brain. Find out about the psychobiology of a curse in the latest Halloween blog from the Lit Lab Science and Sip blog, 'the Science of…Halloween' Check back each week during October to see what science is brewing behind the magic!

Witches’ brews. Love potions. Curses whispered in the dark. Halloween thrives on the spooky power of old remedies and folk magic but how much of those eerie old remedies were pure superstition — and how much was early, if slightly deadly, science? Find out in the latest Halloween blog from the Lit Lab Science and Sip blog, 'the Science of…Halloween'

Ever wondered if your favourite tunes could boost your brainpower. A recent study has shed light on the how background music can influence our ability to absorb written information. Read on (we suggest in silence) for the latest Lit Lab London Science and Sip blog series, 'the Science of…' Check back each week for a new blog in the series!

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to float effortlessly while others struggle to stay on the surface? Or why babies have a natural affinity for the water? Dive into the science of swimming in the latest Lit Lab London Science and Sip blog series, 'the Science of…' Check back each week for a new blog in the series!

• Summer in the UK is a glorious thing, bringing longer days and more sunshine! As we embrace the warmth, it's the perfect time to talk about sun protection, especially for those of us with melanin-rich skin. Find out how to enjoy a summer glow responsibly, armed with science and protecting our beautiful skin in the latest Lit Lab London Science and Sip blog series, 'the Science of…' Check back each week for a new blog in the series!

Want fewer toilet trips on your night out? Discover the science behind "breaking the seal" — and why your bladder might be staging a protest in the latest Lit Lab London Science and Sip blog series, 'the Science of…'.

We all love laughing with our friends, gossiping, and getting that warm hug from a family member, but have you ever wondered what happens to your brain during these joyful moments? Find out why socialising is so important for our physical and mental health in the latest Lit Lab London Science and Sip blog series, 'the Science of…'! Check back each week for a new blog in the series!

What brings the magic of the music festival to life? Find out more about the epic engineering behind your favourite outdoor gigs in the latest Lit Lab London Science and Sip blog series, 'the Science of…' Check back each week for a new blog in the series!

Why does alcohol get you drunk? Find out more in the latest Lit Lab London Science and Sip blog series, 'the Science of…' Check back each week for a new blog in the series!

What would you do with a full day of sunlight? Find out more in the latest Lit Lab London Science and Sip blog 'The Science of...' series.

A recap of the science and scares we shared for spooky season from the Lit Lab London Science and Sip Blog.

Is there life on Jupiter’s moon? NASA is sending its biggest ever spacecraft to find out. The Europa Clipper is the first mission to explore Jupiter's icy moon, Europa, long considered to be one of the most promising places to explore for life. Read more in the latest Halloween Lit Lab Science and Sip Blog, bringing you spooky science all through October.

Do you think we should be able to communicate with the dead? Find out how AI-powered simulations of our deceased loved ones are blurring the line between the living and the dead. Read more in the latest Halloween Lit Lab Science and Sip Blog, bringing you spooky science all through October.

A lesson from our spooky science series: how not to get caught up in an evil genius' (spider) web. Read more in the latest Halloween Lit Lab Science and Sip Blog, bringing you spooky science all through October.

A new study suggests that even moderate internet use can leave a mark on our genes and change our brains. Read more in the latest Lit Lab London Science and Sip Blog.

A recap of what we've been up to in August at the Lit Lab London Science and Sip Blog.

Create two-toned flowers in this DIY home experiment with the Lit Lab Science and Sip blog.

Find out how pre-historic civilisations in Spain were experimenting with stimulants and hallucinogenic drugs. Read more in the latest Lit Lab London Science and Sip Blog.

Did you know that the risk of being bitten by a dog is higher on hot, sunny, and smoggy days? Find out more with the Lit Lab London Science and Sip Blog.