TEDxUniversityofGlasgow’s 2019 Conference
The GIST attended the TEDxUniversityofGlasgow’s 2019 Conference: Wrong Way – Go Ahead. Sonya offers a glimpse into the day, covering the astoundingly inspiring talks.
Category: Physical Sciences
Have You Ever Thought To Go Plastic-Free?
Daniel dives into the world of plastics, leading to the question – have you ever thought to go plastic free?
New nano-tweezers help “pluck” single molecules from live cells
From stray hairs to our DNA, Miriam Scarpa outlines developments made by nano-sizing tweezers.
PETase: The Earth’s Spring Clean?
Callum Maxwell explores the issue of plastic waste and the biological tools that could help to handle it.
Happy Birthday, Helium!
Maisie Keogh takes a look at the fascinating gas celebrating 150 years since its discovery and the many uses it has today.
Time Crystals: Fact or Fiction?
Amy Roberts deconstructs the weird and wild concept of time crystals and what they mean for the future of physics.
The Tortoise and the Mathematician: A Tale of Geometry
In 2006 scientists first produced a 3D object that is related to the roly-poly toy, tortoises, drones, and Mars. Intrigued?
Digital Pills: Big Data or Big Brother?
Newly approved drugs have a built in sensor which reports when it’s been taken. Is this a breakthrough in disease management or overly invasive?
