Having trouble sleeping? There’s a placebo for that
Believing that you’ve slept well might improve your brain’s performance – thanks to the placebo effect.
Can we use online games as educational tools?
Feeling guilty about spending your precious time playing games online? Feel guilt no more. Find out why in this article.
Science for Society Article Competition 2015
Welcome to theGIST Science for Society article competition 2015. And the winner is…… Agnieszka Klawiter with Soundscape – what’s all this noise about? Soundscape – what’s all this noise about? by Agnieszka Klawiter Trick...
How Harmful Are Introduced Species?
Rowan Hookham explores the potential misunderstandings of some well-known invasive species.
Who is your friend – fat or carbohydrate?
Sarah Neidler discusses an investigation on the effect of a carbohydrate- or fat-restricted diet on body fat loss.
Eat sh*t – the many wonders of faecal transplants
Human faeces, an experimental drug in the US, may in fact provide a cheap and effective treatment for several devastating neurological disorders, without any side-effects.
Trichotillo-what?
To mark the Body Focused Repetitive Behaviours awareness week, Jessica Mclaren speaks to Judith Stevenson about trichotillomania.
Fish Mucus: The New Replacement for Sun Cream?
Emily O’Connor discusses potential new ingredients for sun creams from unusual sources.
