Biomimicry – the way forward for infrastructure
When most people look at wind powered blades they don’t think about whales– but maybe they should
Category: Snippets
Munching on the sun
Annabell explores a creature known as leaf sheep and why it is more than just a pretty face
Observing the cosmos from deep within Antarctic Ice
Sometimes the macrocosm can be located within the microcosm. Katy takes us to a cubic-kilometre particle detector made of Antarctic ice which has the potential to reveal secrets as vast as our universe.
Catnip and silver vine aren’t just a good time
Cats go crazy for catnip and silver vine, but for a much more practical reason than you think. Read to find out what it is!
The James Webb Space Telescope: seeking light
A space mission with both value in scientific discovery and in scientific knowledge; Liam Butler talks about the launch and deployment of the long-awaited James Webb Space telescope.
Seahorses: nature’s true feminists
Despoina Allagioti looks at a few facts about these tiny creatures that can stir up the waters.
Convergence of blockchain and data science
Data Science and blockchain – These two top emerging technologies might seem to be mutually exclusive, but is it so? Read to find out more!
Technology doping: does technology belong in the sporting world?
Claire Thomson examines the role of technology in the sporting world
