We all know that technology in the medical field has prolonged our lives and made ageing a less frightening experience. … More
Category: Science and Technology
From Penguin Saving to Historical Research: Five Projects for the Citizen Scientist
Over the past few years, thousands of non-expert volunteers have contributed to research in a variety of fields. They’ve done … More
A Brief History of Stephen Hawking
On 14th March 2018, the death of Stephen Hawking was announced, possibly the most famous scientist since Albert Einstein. Whether … More
Elon Musk: A Grand Visionary or Short-Sighted Businessman?
Elon Musk has become a somewhat controversial figure of late. While he is hailed by some as the symbol of … More
All Hail Our New Robot Overlords?
Technology is developing fast and artificial intelligence is no longer only a topic for science fiction. While strong artificial intelligence … More
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Drug Research Discontinued
Pfizer, the world’s third largest drug maker, has decided to stop its research on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Not only … More
A Woman of Great Importance: Marie Curie
The 7th of November marked the 150th birthday of Marie Curie (née Maria Skłodowska), one of the world’s most remarkable … More
Gravitational Waves: Five Detections On
“We did it!” came the proclamation from David Reitze at the first Gravitational Waves general press announcement on the 11th … More
The Power of CRISPR
Something amazing can be found in the DNA of bacteria: CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) genes. They allow … More
Science Without the Degree and Debt
Citizen science means there’s something for everyone to do
