The problem with arctic amplification
Recently, scientists have been observing that the problems associated with climate change are being felt much more severely at the top of the planet. So why is this, and what exactly is “Arctic Amplification”?
Category: Features
The STEM Equals Project Asks: What does it mean to be seen?
STEM Equals is a four-year research and impact project focused on women and LGBT visibility in STEM, in both academia and industry.
Can really *everyone* be a data scientist?
Curious how you can participate in the data science hype? Anna Henschel explains how open data and open source software make data science accessible to everyone.
Role-players: Building connections through dungeon delving and dragon slaying
Ever thought about to what extent is role-playing critical to social wellbeing in Dungeons & Dragons? Dzachary Zainudden takes on a quest to explore the fantasy realm and enquire why so many players have formed meaningful relationships through their characters
How to make public engagement actually engaging
Caitlin and Kathryn recount their experience of public engagement in rural communities, and give some helpful tips for creating your own outreach activities.
Arrival of the Cyborg?
Get up to speed on the science of bionics and explore the question: are we ready for a cyborg revolution?
The dairy life: building immunity through breast milk
Dzachary Zainudden examines how our immune system and the microbiome that dwells in the gut is influenced by breastfeeding during the early stages of life.
Science needs girls to change the world
Physics student Megan Clapperton interviews female friends and colleagues about their attitudes to STEM subjects, and reflects on her own experience growing up.
