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Dead Likely? The Science Behind The Zombie Apocalypse

Features / Physical Sciences

May 29, 2012

Dead Likely? The Science Behind The Zombie Apocalypse

Maddy and Gavin team up to discuss the possible agents behind a zombie uprising. A common feature in many sci-fi movies, games and books, is the zombie a scientific possibility?

Features / Life Sciences / Physical Sciences / Social Sciences

May 5, 2012

The GIST: Issue 1

We here at The GIST have been hard at work for the past several months, and are now proud to finally present to you the first issue of The GIST magazine.

Physical Sciences / Snippets

February 2, 2012

Rock Around the Clock

How do you know how old a rock is?

Image Credit: Seanbjack via Flickr (License )

Features / Physical Sciences

December 13, 2011

Statistics with facial shape

Kathakali Ghosh explores how high level statistical models are helping us to understand how facial shape is affected by surgery.

Strong Coffee

Life Sciences / Snippets

December 5, 2011

Strong Coffee

Researchers at Glasgow University have found a startling range of caffeine levels in high street coffees.

Invasion of the Death-Defying Mutant Mice

Features / Life Sciences

December 2, 2011

Invasion of the Death-Defying Mutant Mice

Eva Cook investigates a new kind of uninvited houseguest – coming soon to a town near you.

Using Biology to Solve the Problem of Water Shortage

Life Sciences / Snippets

November 1, 2011

Using Biology to Solve the Problem of Water Shortage

A UK-wide research project aiming to make fresh water by removing the salt from sea water was launched at the University of Glasgow in October.

Science Exchange: Creating an eBay for Science?

Snippets / Social Sciences

October 18, 2011

Science Exchange: Creating an eBay for Science?

What happens when you want to conduct an experiment but don’t have the resources?

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