Is the black cat crossing your path more superstitious than you?
Watch that black cat crossing your path! But it may have its own superstitions…
Category: Social Sciences
What peer research brings to mental health science
Doing science, peer researcher style. Stephanie Allan investigates how, what and why?
When science meets the supernatural
Can science explain the unexplained? Kirstin investigates the possible theories behind the paranormal.
Why don’t we know more about how to make ‘science for all’ a reality?
Jane Essex explores the gap between reality and the rhetoric of inclusion within the STEM workforce
There’s more to being a scientist than just doing science
If you support the development of science that pushes boundaries and drives innovation, then you inadvertently support a diverse, equal and inclusive environment for scientific research to thrive in – you just might not know it yet. Zoë takes a look at how the overworking culture in academia affects proactivity in equality, diversity and inclusion work.
The STEM Equals Project Asks: What does it mean to be seen?
STEM Equals is a four-year research and impact project focused on women and LGBT visibility in STEM, in both academia and industry.
Can really *everyone* be a data scientist?
Curious how you can participate in the data science hype? Anna Henschel explains how open data and open source software make data science accessible to everyone.
Role-players: Building connections through dungeon delving and dragon slaying
Ever thought about to what extent is role-playing critical to social wellbeing in Dungeons & Dragons? Dzachary Zainudden takes on a quest to explore the fantasy realm and enquire why so many players have formed meaningful relationships through their characters
