Category: Physical Sciences
Our understanding of the universe relies on many scientific disciplines to explain its structure and evolutionary mechanisms. Over the last few decades, the emerging science of ‘astrochemistry’ has begun to gain momentum in the field of astronomy.
Craig McInnes dissects Energy Armor™, with a contribution from Scott McKellar. They try keeping a straight face when they talk about yet another pseudo-scientific craze that’s hitting the nation.
Daniel Giovannini looks at the incredible contribution that one man and his horse (and the Union Canal) made to modern science.
Hydrogen has shown much promise as a green fuel. Pim Frederix investigates how the production of hydrogen can become even more environmentally friendly.
Diamonds, beyond their notorious rarity and allure as jewellery, may soon form the heart of the electronic systems that will enable next generation satellite communications and deep space exploration missions.
Ruaridh Clark reports on new developments in miniature satellites and research using them at the University of Strathclyde.
Paul McCool looks at the rapidly changing worlds of advanced prosthetics.
Maddy and Gavin team up to discuss the possible agents behind a zombie uprising. A common feature in many sci-fi movies, games and books, is the zombie a scientific possibility?