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January 18, 2018

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?

Snippets / Social Sciences

January 7, 2018

The Rise of the Conspiracy

In a time of mistrust, conspiracy theories and fake news are thriving. What’s behind all of this?

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December 22, 2017

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...

Life Sciences / Snippets

December 11, 2017

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.

Features / Physical Sciences / Technology

December 5, 2017

Fracking Free and Renewable Ready

Is Scotland finally facing a future free from fossil fuels? Maisie Keogh finds out….

Life Sciences / Snippets

November 27, 2017

Bacterial Products: The Latest Anti-Ageing Treatment?

For years we have tried to reduce the effects of ageing. Could molecules produced by our commensal bacteria be a new line of therapeutics to combat these effects?

Physical Sciences / Snippets

November 19, 2017

The Fuel of Fury: What is Behind This Year’s Unusual Hurricane Season?

Eliška Kosová discusses this year’s destructive hurricane season and how it was affected by climate change.

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November 8, 2017

Ikaria’s Secret of Health and Longevity

Sarah Neidler gives us a taste of how the inhabitants of Ikaria are renowned for their longevity.

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