Smartphones and the Older Adult
Steven Davies looks at how researchers aim to support aging smartphone users.
Category: Social Sciences
All Trials
Craig McInnes talks about the on-going campaign to force the publication of all clinical trial data and asks you to get involved too.
The Great Rift
Scientists need to get off their imaginary pedestals and connect with people, suggests Vikki Smith. London’s Natural History Museum is an incredible place for a scientist. I had fun exploring the collections a few...
Does thinking scientifically lead to moral behaviour?
The memories of scandals such as Climategate are still fresh and could lead the general public to question the morals of scientists. However, there is now evidence suggesting that even thinking about science can lead to moral behaviour. A paper published in the journal PLoS one demonstrates possible links between exposure to science and moral or pro-social behaviours.
The GIST: Issue 2
It’s here at last! Issue 2 of the GIST magazine may not be at the printers yet, but you can read it here in all its digital, full-colour glory. Read about using science to solve crimes, the Glasgow effect and much, much more.
Hands Of The People
Soon, voters will choose Scotland’s future in the country’s independence referendum, but attempts at such direct democracy on smaller scales are still limited.
Talking Smack
Craig McInnes takes a look at what scientists do with their spare time. First up is Sharon Baillie.
