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.
From cancerous livers to orbital manoeuvres
Cubesats – small (1 to 10 kg), cuboid satellites that can be launched into space cheaply – are something of a Strathclyde University and Glasgow speciality, with the StrathSEDs project developing new designs and Clyde-Space manufacturing them locally.
ZOMG!!! Chemicals!!!
Craig McInnes talks about the public’s recent exposure to (Z)-hex-3-enal and its wider ramifications.
Supplements and drug doping: Where do you draw the line?
Jessica Oliver-Bell looks at the fine line between supplements and drugs.
