The race to the stars
How the thrust of competition accelerated the expansion of the space industry and landed it where we are now – in the era of international collaboration.
Category: Physical Sciences
Glasgow Celebrates Yuri’s Night
Sonya recounts ‘Glasgow Celebrates Yuri’s Night’ – where science and comedy shed light on the flourishing space tech hub in Glasgow
FarFarOut, man… Astronomers discover most distant object in the Solar System
Searching the solar system: Michael Turner on the importance of a new discovery in the pursuit of Planet Nine.
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.
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.
