science Archive
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![STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) is needed and, more importantly, STEM is wanted. The former is obvious, because many countries like the United Kingdom […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Marshmallows-115x115.jpeg "My Micro-Internship at the Curiosity Box: Bulk Buying Marshmallows and Inspiring Children")
My Micro-Internship at the Curiosity Box: Bulk Buying Marshmallows and Inspiring Children
Posted on August 21, 2017 | 2 CommentsSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) is needed and, more importantly, STEM is wanted. The former is obvious, because many countries like the United Kingdom […] -
![Blog 2: The Taxonomist’s Work When people imagine science, they imagine how it is in the movies. Men in white lab coats, peering into the […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_3010-115x115.jpg "Internship at the Smithsonian: Blog 2")
Internship at the Smithsonian: Blog 2
Posted on August 17, 2017 | No CommentsBlog 2: The Taxonomist’s Work When people imagine science, they imagine how it is in the movies. Men in white lab coats, peering into the […] -
![Blog 2: Engaging with Parliament During my 3-month internship at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST), I was responsible for researching and producing […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Select_Committee-115x115.jpeg "Internship at POST: Blog 2")
Internship at POST: Blog 2
Posted on August 4, 2017 | No CommentsBlog 2: Engaging with Parliament During my 3-month internship at the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST), I was responsible for researching and producing […] -
![It has long been known that plants grow directionally, curving and following sunlight to maximise rates of photosynthesis: twelve year olds across the country have […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Sunflower-Field-Hungary-800px-115x115.png "Sunflower slants")
Sunflower slants
Posted on July 22, 2017 | No CommentsIt has long been known that plants grow directionally, curving and following sunlight to maximise rates of photosynthesis: twelve year olds across the country have […] -
![Blog 1: Science and Parliament As scientists, many of us aim to make significant changes, both nationally and globally, through our research and discoveries. But […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/House_of_commons__at_Westminster-1-115x115.jpg "Internship at POST: Blog 1")
Internship at POST: Blog 1
Posted on July 20, 2017 | No CommentsBlog 1: Science and Parliament As scientists, many of us aim to make significant changes, both nationally and globally, through our research and discoveries. But […] -
![Those of us who live in the UK probably do not think about volcanoes too often, after all, you would have to travel very far […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/145128774_4e45119672_o-115x115.jpg "Volcanoes: the breath-pipes of Nature")
Volcanoes: the breath-pipes of Nature
Posted on March 29, 2017 | No CommentsThose of us who live in the UK probably do not think about volcanoes too often, after all, you would have to travel very far […] -
![Scientists from University of Cambridge have created a structure derived from mouse stem cells that is capable of self-assembling to closely resemble a real mouse […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/14809820807_7e302c65dd_o-e1489588247969-115x115.jpg "Cambridge scientists create first artificial self-organising embryo")
Cambridge scientists create first artificial self-organising embryo
Posted on March 15, 2017 | No CommentsScientists from University of Cambridge have created a structure derived from mouse stem cells that is capable of self-assembling to closely resemble a real mouse […] -
![WHO has released a list of the 12 bacterial pathogens it thinks should take priority in the fight against antibiotic resistance. Topping the list with […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5148710483_380a5f9d85_o-115x115.jpg "WHO’s Hit List: 12 top priority superbugs")
WHO’s Hit List: 12 top priority superbugs
Posted on March 15, 2017 | No CommentsWHO has released a list of the 12 bacterial pathogens it thinks should take priority in the fight against antibiotic resistance. Topping the list with […] -
![Wolbachia is a bacterium that infects arthropods, such as insects and nematodes. Wolbachia has attracted a lot of attention from the researchers world-wide because it […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Wolbachia_bacteria-115x115.jpg "Bacterial prophage leads to incompatible lovers")
Bacterial prophage leads to incompatible lovers
Posted on March 15, 2017 | No CommentsWolbachia is a bacterium that infects arthropods, such as insects and nematodes. Wolbachia has attracted a lot of attention from the researchers world-wide because it […] -
![Sickle cell disease affects millions of people worldwide and is caused by a genetic mutation that produces abnormal hemoglobin, which clumps together making sickle-, or […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Sickle_cell_anaemia-115x115.jpg "First case of gene therapy curing a common genetic disorder")
First case of gene therapy curing a common genetic disorder
Posted on March 15, 2017 | No CommentsSickle cell disease affects millions of people worldwide and is caused by a genetic mutation that produces abnormal hemoglobin, which clumps together making sickle-, or […] -
![On June 23rd the British public will vote in the EU referendum. The latest YouGov poll1 shows a slight lead for the remain campaign (44% […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/banner-1327289_1920-115x115.jpg "Brexit: Won’t Somebody Please Think of the Science?")
Brexit: Won’t Somebody Please Think of the Science?
Posted on May 26, 2016 | No CommentsOn June 23rd the British public will vote in the EU referendum. The latest YouGov poll1 shows a slight lead for the remain campaign (44% […] -
![Acetaminophen is the most common drug ingredient in the United States. It is found in over 600 different medicines according to the Consumer Healthcare Products […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/diet-pills-115x115.jpg "Painkiller kills kindness")
Painkiller kills kindness
Posted on May 16, 2016 | No CommentsAcetaminophen is the most common drug ingredient in the United States. It is found in over 600 different medicines according to the Consumer Healthcare Products […] -
![Researchers have discovered a key gene associated with maintaining a youthful appearance. There has been a long-standing issue in science as to why some people […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2187905205_158290644d_z-1-115x115.jpg "M1CR – The fountain of youth ?")
M1CR – The fountain of youth ?
Posted on May 9, 2016 | No CommentsResearchers have discovered a key gene associated with maintaining a youthful appearance. There has been a long-standing issue in science as to why some people […] -
![Around twenty percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and 1 in 100 women trying to conceive have three or more consecutive miscarriages. Most miscarriages […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Chromatic-Triangular-Ruby-Pregnant-Woman-115x115.png "Scientists find the cause of recurrent miscarriages")
Scientists find the cause of recurrent miscarriages
Posted on March 13, 2016 | No CommentsAround twenty percent of pregnancies end in miscarriage, and 1 in 100 women trying to conceive have three or more consecutive miscarriages. Most miscarriages […]
