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Science Visual Issue

Monday 1st March 2010


 

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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


 

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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



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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



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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


 

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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



 

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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


 

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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


 

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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


 

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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



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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


 

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Do You Have Swine Flu?

Monday 28th September 2009

Will returning University students be affected by Swine Flu? read