Origami: An ancient discipline in the modern world
Callum Oozeerally explores the ancient roots of origami, its popularisation, and how it is being used to push forward discovery and understanding in the scientific world.
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“Auroras over Durham, I saw them last week”
Have you noticed all the amazing auroras we've been getting? Callum Oozeerally explores the reasons behind the phenomena as well as why we are seeing it so much at the…
The art of making: Kodak and the Lunar Orbiter Program
Catchik Paul Jordan uncovers the understated but astronomical lengths to which NASA and Kodak went to shoot, develop, scan and transmit film photographs of the moon in preparation for Apollo…
Martian Mushroom Mansions – the future of space exploration?
Callum Madeley explores the potential of using mushrooms as habitats for the future of space travel.
New neutron research may be key to understanding the early universe
Research into neutron lifetime may reveal information about the Big Bang and the early universe.
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.
Heroes-First Man review
"Tom Cross’ editing made all launches, emergencies and landings full of suspense which combined with Justin Hurwitz’s tense score, Linus Sandgren’s beautiful cinematography and Chazelle’s professional directing resulted in an…
Life on Mars? New evidence might suggest so
Ed Gardner describes the new evidence suggesting life on Mars could be possible.