Bat immunity takes flight
Delia Cretu explains how bats’ unique antiviral immunity may be a side story to the evolution of flight
Category: Features
The Moon appeal
The Moon is in the news again; Deep Bandivadekar explores why scientists find the Moon so appealing.
Heckin’ good puppers – how has social media shaped the way in which we talk about our pets?
Corin Stansfield looks at how the internet and social media has changed the way we talk about our pets, demonstrating how language has evolved in a similar way to our own genes.
Recycling is not a perfect solution for plastic waste
Aisha Al-Janabi discusses the complexity of recycling plastics due to the wide variety of materials that come under this label, and some changes that have been made to improve waste management.
Brain Bibbers – The science behind anxiety
In this article, Hannah Baer explores the complex processes in our brain that literally make our brain bibber with fear while we experience anxiety.
Love at first…bite? The bizarre love life of the deep-sea anglerfish
True love’s first (and only) kiss. Jennifer investigates the unusual approach deep-sea anglerfish take to finding love.
Book Review: “Scotland’s Science” by John Mellis
Jordan Murray reviews ‘Scotland’s Science: Stories of pioneering science, engineering and medicine (1550 – 1900)’ by John Mellis.
Should you go on a juice cleanse?
Nina Kratky debunks the alleged benefits of juice cleanses and whether you should do one (Spoiler: you shouldn’t).
