Bioluminescence: finding light in the dark
Even in the deepest oceans and the darkest forests, both flora and fauna illuminate their environments through natural light. Liam Butler shines a light on bioluminescence and the creatures that use it.
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The power of storage
You can’t catch lightning in a bottle but we’re getting closer all the time! Luke Prentice touches upon the necessity of energy storage for the zero-carbon future.
Parasitic worms – friend or foe?
Studies have shown possible curative powers of having parasitic worms for people with autoimmune diseases like Crohn’s and coeliac disease.
When is a hexapod not an insect?
Vikki Smith introduces us to the six-legged creatures that are not insects.
Learning to run before we walk: can virtual reality help recover stereo vision?
Sarune discusses the elusive world of three-dimensional depth perception and whether it can be enhanced by the use of Virtual Reality (VR).
Mind the gap: Glasgow’s life expectancy divide
Kate Haining takes a look at a new report has laid bare the ever-increasing disparities between Glasgow’s least and most deprived neighbourhoods.
The disruptive boy stereotype
Most people have a very clear image in mind of what ADHD looks like — but do they really? Annabell investigates the current underdiagnosis of ADHD in girls and women and explores where this imbalance stems from.
Man-made brains: A tool for understanding Parkinson’s?
Stephanie Churcher takes a look at how man-made ‘mini-brains’ could help in the quest to treat Parkinson’s.
