Ticked! What makes viruses tick?
Denver introduces the parasites of spring – ticks, the pathogens they carry and why it’s an important time to raise awareness about them.
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Virus, virus shining bright
Hazel Walker explores the trailblazing work of virologist June Almeida; her pioneering photographs
Life beneath the ice
Deep below the ice shelves of Antarctica, some creatures call this hostile environment home. Jennifer investigates how these ice shelves formed over generations and explores how scientists today made the startling discovery of immobile life beneath the ice shelf.
COVID-19 vaccines, safe or rushed?
To understand why vaccines are necessary, we first need a very basic understanding of the immune response. When a person is ill, for example, because they have been infected with a virus, the immune...
Sleep pressure; is this why we crash?
Anastasija delves into what we mean by ‘sleep pressure’ and why we might feel on the verge of falling asleep after a cup of coffee.
“Should I stay or should I go?”
Julia Salafranca questions the current dynamics in academia regarding work-life balance.
Being Vulcan Among Humans
Jen discusses reading Dr Camilla Pang’s prize-winning Explaining Humans through the lens of a science writer and enthusiast, as well as someone awaiting a diagnosis for ASD.
The quest for renewable technologies: how does it impact the deep sea?
As the world slowly shifts towards a more sustainable future, there is a growing need for more resources such as rare earth metals. Ronan Boyle gives us an insight into the potential future of the deep sea mining industry and the shady plot that started it all.
