Soon, voters will choose Scotland’s future in the country’s independence referendum, but attempts at such direct democracy on smaller scales are still limited. More
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Kirsten Findlay explains her love for diatoms: microscopic, single celled plants. More
The GIST are looking for anyone enthusiastic about science and technology to help spread the word about science in Glasgow and beyond. Whether you want to write, edit, design, podcast, take photos or have your own ideas, and whatever level of commitment you want to put in, we want to hear from you. More
Daniel Giovannini talks to three of the physicists working at CERN who have been involved in the hunt for the Higgs Boson. More
Biochemical warfare used by aliens on the attack sounds like the plot of an apocalyptic sci-fi story. However under the ground there is biochemical warfare occurring, invaders being repelled and defenders being overcome. More
What do you get when you cross cutting-edge science, good old-fashioned conversation and near-lethal levels of wit? The answer, of course, is the next instalment of The GIST’s very own podcast. More







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