theGIST Archive: Steve Backshall
Back in March we got the chance to interview wildlife presenter, adventurer and “deadly” animal lover Steve Backshall after his TEDx 2017 talk. If you want the chance to see some of the other...
Botox: Deadly Toxin or Overlooked Medicine?
Michael MacMillan explores how the extreme toxicity of botox doesn’t stand in the way of its potential health benefits.
Monthly Jab Could Halve Migraine Frequency
The first effective migraine preventative drug in 20 years offers fresh hope for sufferers.
Are Bacteriophages the Answer to Antibiotic Resistance?
Viruses that attack bacteria may soon be used as an alternative to failing antibiotics, but how promising is this new therapy?
The Rise of the Conspiracy
In a time of mistrust, conspiracy theories and fake news are thriving. What’s behind all of this?
Present at This Year’s Let’s Talk About [X] Conference
Let’s Talk About [X] is an annual conference that showcases the exceptional research carried out by students within the University of Glasgow. If you are an undergraduate student at UofG and you have a...
When Illusions Feel More Real Than Reality
A recent study reveals that even in healthy people illusory sensations can be mistaken for reality and that we shouldn’t trust everything we see.
Fracking Free and Renewable Ready
Is Scotland finally facing a future free from fossil fuels? Maisie Keogh finds out….
