The GIST: Issue 1

We here at The GIST have been hard at work for the past several months, and are now proud to finally present to you the first issue of The GIST magazine. More


Statistics with facial shape

Kathakali Ghosh explores how high level statistical models are helping us to understand how facial shape is affected by surgery.

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Invasion of the Death-Defying Mutant Mice

Eva Cook investigates a new kind of uninvited houseguest – coming soon to a town near you.

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What’s the Frequency Kenneth?

R.E.M. had a hit single in 1993, in which they asked ‘What’s the Frequency Kenneth?’ Now in 2011 Adam Stock finds engineers designing wind turbines are asking a similar question.

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Rock Around the Clock

How do you know how old a rock is?

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Strong Coffee

Researchers at Glasgow University have found a startling range of caffeine levels in high street coffees.

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Using Biology to Solve the Problem of Water Shortage

A UK-wide research project aiming to make fresh water by removing the salt from sea water was launched at the University of Glasgow in October. More


Podcast Episode 1

In this episode you’ll find the best bits of our recordings over the last few months, including:
Beer that stays fresher for longer; the real Spongebob Squarepants and the relationship between monkey genitalia and self-awareness.

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