In the first of our new feature series exploring controversial climate topics, Sci&Tech Editor Georgia Brooks explores the benefits and concerns surrounding deep sea mining, concluding that we should leave this fragile and little researched ecosystem alone.

Sci&Tech Writer Weronika Bialek looks at the consequences of online scrolling and recommends ways to improve your mental wellbeing by reducing your time behind the screen.

Gaming Editor Louis Wright explores the interesting tactics of the activist organisation 'Just Stop Oil,' concluding that despite their unusual approach, their actions are definitely justified.

Editor-in-Chief Dan Hunt explores the benefits and dangers of vegan dog food

Sci&Tech Editor Leah Renz breaks down the chemistry involved in Paris Fashion Week's showstopper spray-on dress

Sci&Tech Editor Georgia Brooks hopes that the appointment of new science minister Nusrat Ghani will shine a light on the need for scientific research and innovation

Sci&Tech Writer Helena da Costa investigates NASA's recent DART mission, finding comfort in the reassurance that this technology could avert future disasters

Sci&Tech Writer Patrick Hughes praises Sci-Fi author Neal Stephenson's mission to create a counter-cultural Metaverse whilst acknowledging that Stephenson has a long way to go before it becomes reality

Sci&Tech Editor Leah Renz questions whether it is possible for semi-autonomous artificial intelligence to feel emotions

Digital Editor Cerys Gardner reports on a new space station module built for content creation

Sci&Tech Writer Emily Adams explores the implications of the accidental measurements of a dying man's brain

Sci&Tech Writer Georgia Brooks examines the drive to make the UK's homes more sustainable