Abolishing anonymity: the implications of genetic sequencing technology
Emily May Armstrong investigates the ethics behind genetic sequencing companies, and the bizarre secrets these technologies can uncover.
Category: Life Sciences
Technology at our fingertips
Sonya discusses the issues associated with prostheses currently available to children and how 3D scanning is transforming the development of prosthetic limbs and, in turn, the lives of children.
PhD mental health: From awareness to action
With nearly 1 in 2 postgraduate students experiencing mental health issues during their PhD, Zoë Ayres challenges universities to actively address the rising postgraduate mental health problem.
What peer research brings to mental health science
Doing science, peer researcher style. Stephanie Allan investigates how, what and why?
When science meets the supernatural
Can science explain the unexplained? Kirstin investigates the possible theories behind the paranormal.
Why don’t we know more about how to make ‘science for all’ a reality?
Jane Essex explores the gap between reality and the rhetoric of inclusion within the STEM workforce
Sowing the seeds for the plantibiotic revolution; the journey towards greener pesticides
Pesticides can have a negative impact on the environment and human health. For example, streptomycin can cause massive disruption to natural ecosystems and can encourage bacteria to develop antibiotic resistance. William Rooney explores the role of pesticides in our food and why we need alternatives.
The frustration of misinformation: Science’s battle to engage with the disinterested
Science is for everyone; even those who wish to dismiss it. Kirstin investigates the current crisis in confidence and how we can engage people more successfully.
