February 2013 Issue
Culture
MIT architect designs toy that's educational, aesthetically satisfying and fun
By Ben Beaumont-Thomas
Science
Detonation by tumbleweed: war-torn deserts cleared by rolling over land mines
By Madhumita Venkataramanan
Science
This flower can be used as a lithium-ion battery or a super capacitor
By Madhumita Venkataramanan
Science
Nasa fired up Photoshop to observe the Sun’s surface in more detail
By Madhumita Venkataramanan
Business
Life-tracking entrepreneur Hind Hobeika has a unique way to log her heart rate
By Peter Smith