Zhang! And the Gap Is Gone
Timothy Revell writes about a mathematical result to change the world, sort of.
Smartphones and the Older Adult
Steven Davies looks at how researchers aim to support aging smartphone users.
The Future of Electricity Supply and Demand: Smart Devices Responding to The Grid’s Health
Increased use of renewable energy sources will result in greater instabilities in the National Grid’s electricity supply. Everyday gadgets can form part of the solution, because demand varies depending on the grid’s health.
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.
Discovery of New Giant Virus Questions the Origins of Life on Earth
Emma Woodham explores the recent discovery of a new and mysterious family of giant viruses
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.
