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?
Category: Physical Sciences
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?
How to Make a Moon
Scott Jess explores how the moons of Earth and Mars are a relict of the solar system’s violent past.
TRAPPIST-1: Signs of Habitability
Theodora Varelidi Strati explores the discoveries made in the TRAPPIST-1 solar system and what they mean for the quest to find extraterrestrial life.
Frozen Solid
Cryogenics may involve the study of materials at extremely low temperatures, but is this icy area of science just beginning to heat up? Maisie Keogh finds out…..
Mathematical Knots: It’s Not What You’d Expect
Richard Murchie investigates knot theory; how it is at the forefront of research and has great promise amongst many applications.
Magnetic Madness
Hollie Wright investigates the Earth’s impending magnetic flip and the potential consequences.
Fracking Free and Renewable Ready
Is Scotland finally facing a future free from fossil fuels? Maisie Keogh finds out….
