http://www.flickr.com/photos/wandering_angel/3664398844/
Gene Therapy- A New Breakthrough
Monday 26th April 2010
Research which has been published in the recent edition of the Journal of Controlled Release has revealed what may be a huge step forward in using gene therapy for the treatment of cancer tumours.
Monday 26th April 2010
Research which has been published in the recent edition of the Journal of Controlled Release has revealed what may be a huge step forward in using gene therapy for the treatment of cancer tumours.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kyz/3340435836/
Life
Monday 26th April 2010
It is a strange thing. An anomaly, perhaps. How is it, that in a universe filled to the brim with nothingness, bits of galactic confetti here and there, that we can enjoy listening to Lady Gaga, having a fresh cup of coffee, and walking to a lecture theatre?
Monday 26th April 2010
It is a strange thing. An anomaly, perhaps. How is it, that in a universe filled to the brim with nothingness, bits of galactic confetti here and there, that we can enjoy listening to Lady Gaga, having a fresh cup of coffee, and walking to a lecture theatre?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikonvscanon/906727708/
The Magic Number
Monday April 26th 2010
Move over 3, there’s a new number in town. And it’s not even 42. It’s the Golden Ratio, the Divine Proportion, the Medial Section. Anyone who has read the Da Vinci code will probably know what I’m talking about.
Monday April 26th 2010
Move over 3, there’s a new number in town. And it’s not even 42. It’s the Golden Ratio, the Divine Proportion, the Medial Section. Anyone who has read the Da Vinci code will probably know what I’m talking about.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mujitra/2560272554/
The Search for Alien Life
Monday 26th April 2010
It's something almost everyone will have asked themselves, the monumental question: are we alone in the universe?
Monday 26th April 2010
It's something almost everyone will have asked themselves, the monumental question: are we alone in the universe?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/777/103026234/
Decoding your Dreams
Monday 26th April 2010
Have you ever wondered why we dream about flying, or about being totally naked during an exam? Or why sometimes we wake up thinking ‘what on earth was that all about’?!
Monday 26th April 2010
Have you ever wondered why we dream about flying, or about being totally naked during an exam? Or why sometimes we wake up thinking ‘what on earth was that all about’?!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/misbehave/2359521719/
How Toxic is Your Make Up?
Monday 26th April 2010
We’ve all heard the horror stories: 3 year-old mascara causing horrible eye infections, and past its use-by-date foundation bringing out nasty skin rashes which just won’t go away... Not pleasant –but preventable, surely?
Monday 26th April 2010
We’ve all heard the horror stories: 3 year-old mascara causing horrible eye infections, and past its use-by-date foundation bringing out nasty skin rashes which just won’t go away... Not pleasant –but preventable, surely?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/daquellamanera/3963504206/
Hopenhagen
Monday 22nd March 2010
“We underline that climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. We emphasize our strong political will to urgently combat climate change…”
Monday 22nd March 2010
“We underline that climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. We emphasize our strong political will to urgently combat climate change…”
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniewoo/21406236/
Zzzzzz
Monday 22nd March 2010
We all love having a good sleep. There’s nothing worse than getting up for a 9am after going to bed at 5am the night before. So what’s the point in sleep? Can’t we just do without it? We’d get a lot more facebooking done if we didn’t, that’s for sure.
Monday 22nd March 2010
We all love having a good sleep. There’s nothing worse than getting up for a 9am after going to bed at 5am the night before. So what’s the point in sleep? Can’t we just do without it? We’d get a lot more facebooking done if we didn’t, that’s for sure.
The Royal Society
Monday 22nd March 2010
The Royal Society, Britain’s oldest scientific institution, celebrates its 350th anniversary this year. Now regarded as one of the most prestigious learning societies, its fellows have included Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Steven Hawking, but its beginnings were less grand and far more eccentric than you might expect...
Monday 22nd March 2010
The Royal Society, Britain’s oldest scientific institution, celebrates its 350th anniversary this year. Now regarded as one of the most prestigious learning societies, its fellows have included Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin and Steven Hawking, but its beginnings were less grand and far more eccentric than you might expect...
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