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Sam Jarman
Sam Jarman is a communicator of all things physics, from black holes to nature-inspired technology. He is also a regular contributor for online magazines including Physics World, Scientia, and Research Outreach.
Robots who share your accent are more trusted, study shows
People who have a regional accent might prefer robots who speak like them over generic voices.
Ice plumes could reveal signs of life on Europa and Enceladus
If there’s life lurking on the moons of Saturn and Jupiter, could our instruments even detect it?
Termite mounds inspire climate-friendly air conditioning
Smarter building materials can control indoor temperatures without external power.
3D-printed “superalloy” could make power plants more efficient
The material is both stronger and lighter than those used to make conventional power plant turbines.
How did Earth avoid a Mars-like fate? Ancient rocks hold clues
Recent research suggests that Earth’s magnetic field bounced back just as complex life was starting to emerge on our planet.
Human brain cells made fewer genetic mistakes than Neanderthals’
Despite the fact that both species shared a similarly large neocortex, scientists still have many questions about how closely the function of their brains resembled our own.
Soon, your mattress may trick you into falling asleep quickly
Research shows how temperature can be used to manipulate circadian rhythms.