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.
Category: Life Sciences
There’s more to being a scientist than just doing science
If you support the development of science that pushes boundaries and drives innovation, then you inadvertently support a diverse, equal and inclusive environment for scientific research to thrive in – you just might not know it yet. Zoë takes a look at how the overworking culture in academia affects proactivity in equality, diversity and inclusion work.
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.
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.
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.
The bots and the bees
Luke Prentice investigates how the world of AI is being influenced by the animal kingdom and a few ways that future AI projects can give back to nature.
Postcode Lottery: Is your home neighbourhood affecting how you age?
Recent findings from Glasgow University suggest a biological link between ageing and living in a stressful area. Kirstin investigates.
Stepping up the printing game: the first 3D heart from human tissue
3D-printed organs from patient’s own cells are becoming a reality that could open the doors to a new era in regenerative medicine.
