I don't know whether it is important to study science at a young age, though current thinking emphasises the need.

Robots may cut down on infection and mean a consultant can see more patients, but wouldn't you rather meet the doctor than a machine?

Surgeons always underestimate the pain and disability involved in what they do to people.

It is time my colleagues got real. All British universities doing worthwhile research use animals, and, instead of hiding, they should be boasting of their achievements.

Following 25 children for the TV series 'Child of Our Time' has been extraordinary. The BBC's original plan was to commemorate the new millennium. What better way than to film a number of expectant mums from across the U.K.? Coming from widely different backgrounds, all were due to give birth on January 1, 2000.

Parents should talk to their children, even when they are babies and can't talk back.

I love the French detective series 'Spiral.' It's quite brutal to watch, but I'm already hooked.