You are What You Eat: Eat Bad, Feel Bad
Simav Gildiz delves into how our diets can directly affect our mental health by drawing on scientific studies and her own experiences.
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Social Genomics; the newest narrative of Post-Mining Communities.
The genetic underpinnings of social behaviours are a controversial emerging field in science. Annalise Murray asks if a new study considering British coal mining pitches it right.
Vaping – Safe Until Proven Otherwise?
Governments across the world are clamping down on vaping, amidst concern for health risks - and there's no smoke without a fire, right? Fabiola Hauwel investigates the evidence.
Water bears: The Epitome of Resilience
Think your tough? Think again. Tardigrades, or water bears, can withstand not only extremes of temperature and pressure but also the vacuum of space. Alex Bird explores how these minuscule…
Lab-grown Grub: Watch This Space
Lab-grown meat has been cultured for the first time in space. Annalise Murray delves into what this means for the future of space travel and the agricultural industry.
Zima Blue: Poolside reflections of Our Own Evolution
Scitech contributor Courtney Lancaster explores the biological underpinnings of Zima Blue, an episode of the acclaimed Netflix series Love, Death, and Robots. What might electronic upgrades tell us about our…
Human Gene Editing: Was the Latest Controversy Warranted?
In November, Chinese scientist He Jiankui prompted global condemnation after claiming he had used of the latest CRISPR-Cas9 technique to permanently alter a set of twin girls' DNA. Clouded in…
My Top 5 Greatest Popular Science Books of all Time
Charlotte Hartley discusses the importance of bringing real science to the masses in a journey through five of the greatest popular science books ever written.
Veganism: What’s Your Excuse?
You may not want to become vegan for animal rights purposes, despite the wealth of scientific evidence you may believe that a meat and dairy based diet is better for…
The Biggest Science and Technology Stories of 2018
From climate change to space travel, Charlotte Hartley recaps some of the most prominent and influential Science and Technology stories of 2018.