Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

Mar. 21, 2026 A hidden freshwater system deep beneath the Great Salt Lake has been revealed using airborne electromagnetic surveys. Scientists found that freshwater extends much farther under the lake ...

Despite a century of research, memory encoding in the brain has remained mysterious. Neuronal synaptic connection strengths are involved, but synaptic components are short-lived while memories last ...

We've teamed up with BBC Radio 1 for an EPIC new competition! One lucky Blue Peter viewer will have the chance to win a trip behind the scenes at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland. Get ready to sing ...

Good Rizz Pick Up Lines is a fun and interactive React-based web application designed to showcase creative, smooth, and charming pickup lines. Whether you're looking to impress someone, spark a ...