Happy Darwin Year?!
Monday 7th December 2009
First Galileo freed the earth of the alleged burden of being the centre of the universe, and then Darwin freed manhood of the alleged burden of being the centre of the living world. read
Monday 7th December 2009
First Galileo freed the earth of the alleged burden of being the centre of the universe, and then Darwin freed manhood of the alleged burden of being the centre of the living world. read
Something Worth Looking At
Monday 7th December 2009
The natural sciences and natural history in particular, has often enraptured people with the sheer beauty of wildlife and the environment. And many artists have used nature as inspiration, drawn by an animal or plant's beauty and trying to capture some aspect of it. read
Monday 7th December 2009
The natural sciences and natural history in particular, has often enraptured people with the sheer beauty of wildlife and the environment. And many artists have used nature as inspiration, drawn by an animal or plant's beauty and trying to capture some aspect of it. read
Climate change and the Status Quo
Monday 23nd November 2009
Students don’t need to concern themselves about climate change, we can leave it to the governments and policy-makers. But it may take more than politicians and scientists to change anything. read
9 Out of 10 Mathematicians Agree: In Case of Zombie Attack, Aim for the Head
Monday 23nd November 2009
Zombies have seen their profile grow over the last few years in pop culture. From the popular faux-guide “Zombie Survival Guide” to “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”... read
Monday 23nd November 2009
Zombies have seen their profile grow over the last few years in pop culture. From the popular faux-guide “Zombie Survival Guide” to “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”... read
Fear and Phobia: The Psychology of Halloween
Monday 2nd November 2009
Fear is anything but simple. It is evoked by a sense of ambiguity, danger or helplessness, and yet it’s not necessarily awful. Just think of masterpieces like the film “Psycho” by Alfred Hitchcock or books like “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley...read
Monday 2nd November 2009
Fear is anything but simple. It is evoked by a sense of ambiguity, danger or helplessness, and yet it’s not necessarily awful. Just think of masterpieces like the film “Psycho” by Alfred Hitchcock or books like “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley...read
Indie Rock Group Release Album Appealing to Scientific Minds
Monday 19th October 2009
Don’t let the educational label or young demographic discourage you – this delightful album is filled with catchy, foot-tapping breezy tunes with a wide appeal for all ages...read
Monday 19th October 2009
Don’t let the educational label or young demographic discourage you – this delightful album is filled with catchy, foot-tapping breezy tunes with a wide appeal for all ages...read
Stargazing In St Andrews
Monday 19th October 2009
Finding last night’s hangover a little too tenacious -- or maybe the furor of the first few weeks of term has left your wallet dry? read
Monday 19th October 2009
Finding last night’s hangover a little too tenacious -- or maybe the furor of the first few weeks of term has left your wallet dry? read
Ig Nobel Awards Highlight Year’s Irreverent Science Discoveries
Monday 19th October 2009
The Ig Nobel Prizes are a parody of the Nobels and are given to ten projects that "first make people laugh and then make people think"...read
Monday 19th October 2009
The Ig Nobel Prizes are a parody of the Nobels and are given to ten projects that "first make people laugh and then make people think"...read
Is that the fish you think it is?
Monday October 19th 2009
Most of us cannot tell the difference between cod and pollack – especially once it has been filleted and skinned...read
Monday October 19th 2009
Most of us cannot tell the difference between cod and pollack – especially once it has been filleted and skinned...read
Cervical Cancer Vaccine: Pros and Cons
Monday 19th October 2009
Should you get vaccinated if it could potentially pose a risk to your health? read
Monday 19th October 2009
Should you get vaccinated if it could potentially pose a risk to your health? read
Do You Have Swine Flu?
Monday 28th September 2009
Will returning University students be affected by Swine Flu? read
Monday 28th September 2009
Will returning University students be affected by Swine Flu? read