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The mystery of Chernobyl
A bitter dispute is raging over whether the fallout zone is a wasteland or wonderland. Now, a team of scientists is heading back into the contaminated area to find out the truth
The Daily Telegraph, Tuesday 31 August 2009
The science behind that fresh seaside smell
A tiny molecule lurks behind the evocative smell of the seaside
The Daily Telegraph, Tuesday 18 August 2009
Can they walk the dinosaur walk?
The stage show of the hit BBC series faces one big challenge. Nobody knows how the creatures actually moved, says Sanjida O'Connell
The Daily Telegraph, Tuesday 20 July 2009
Are human beings impossible to ape?
Chimpanzees share 98.4 per cent of our DNA, but the differences between us and them are still profound, as a new book argues
The Daily Telegraph, Tuesday 30 June 2009
Is farming the root of all evil?
Academics have claimed that moving away from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle was 'the worst mistake in history'. But are they right?
The Daily Telegraph, Tuesday 23 June 2009
Biomimicry: why the world is full of intelligent design
Forget human ingenuity - the best source of ideas for cutting-edge technology might be in nature, according to experts in 'biomimicry'
The Daily Telegraph, Tuesday 8 June 2009
London Marathon 2009: what makes the perfect marathon runner
As the London Marathon kicks off this Sunday, Sanjida O’Connell asks if there is a limit to how fast we can race
The Daily Telegraph, Tuesday 21 April 2009
Booted and suited for the bomb squad
Sanjida O'Connell steps inside the latest must-have in bomb disposal
The Daily Telegraph, Tuesday 13 April 2009
Might of the bumblebee
Their brains might be the size of grass seeds, but bees are surprisingly intelligent
The Daily Telegraph, Tuesday 23 March 2009
Born to be wild again
Reintroducing native species is one of the best ways of reviving a habitat. But try bringing wolves back and you have a problem
The Daily Telegraph, Tuesday 17 March 2009
Can geo-engineering rebuild the planet?
As global warming worsens, the idea of vast projects to alter the Earth's environment is moving from fantasy to necessity
The Daily Telegraph, Tuesday 16 February 2009
Algae - the slimy scum that could end the fuel crisis
Oil produced from algae could soon start fuelling our cars, and even be baked into our birthday cakes.
The Daily Telegraph, Tuesday 12 January 2009
The perils of relying on memory in court
When it comes to powers of recollection, the brain makes it up as it goes along, according to a new report on law and memory
The Daily Telegraph, Tuesday 15 December 2008
Who let the robot dogs out?
Electronic pets might seem pointless, but they can be smarter than you think. Sanjida O'Connell meets an artist who's teaching old dogs useful new trick
The Independent, Wednesday 3 December 2008
Lucky for some: Science of superstition
Black cats, broken mirrors; superstitions may seem silly, but, asks Sanjida O'Connell, could they be the secret of our survival?
The Independent, Wednesday 17 September 2008
The killer oceans: What really wiped out the dinosaurs?
Did asteroids really wipe out the dinosaurs? Scientists now think rising sea-levels were to blame – and they could threaten our survival too.
The Independent, Wednesday 3 July 2008
Tomorrow's sports stars: Is talent all in the genes?
Sports scientists are creating DNA testing kits designed to identify tomorrow's superstars. But is greatness really inherited? Sanjida O'Connell investigates:
The Independent, Wednesday, 7 May 2008
How Krakatoa Made the Biggest Bang
When the Krakatoa volcano erupted in 1883, it unleashed one of the most violent explosions mankind had ever seen. Ahead of a lavish new BBC drama, Sanjida O'Connell examines how the impact was felt around the world:
The Independent, Wednesday, 3 May 2006
Unlocking Van Gough’s Secrets
Skeletons in the Family Closet
Walking on Eggshells
Anyone for Crab Icecream?
I think therefore I am warm
Synthetic Life
Kitchen Chemistry
Killer Dinosaurs
Feather Brained?