Strong Coffee
Researchers at Glasgow University have found a startling range of caffeine levels in high street coffees.
Category: Snippets
Using Biology to Solve the Problem of Water Shortage
A UK-wide research project aiming to make fresh water by removing the salt from sea water was launched at the University of Glasgow in October.
Science Exchange: Creating an eBay for Science?
What happens when you want to conduct an experiment but don’t have the resources?
Space is Rubbish!
A recent report from the US National Research Council has highlighted an ever increasing problem – space debris.
University of Strathclyde Research Day
On Tuesday 7th June in the Barony Hall, over 500 students, staff and visitors attended the University of Strathclyde Research Day.
Two Fingers for Science?
Researchers believe they have found a link between the relative lengths of your index and ring fingers and a predisposition to the disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Is It Time For a New PhD?
A recent call has been made to reform the PhD system so that it is better matched to the swiftly evolving job market.
Elemental My Dear Chemist
This week saw the news that the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) and International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) have decided that two new elements can be added to the periodic table.
