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.
Neigh chance I’m seeing the dentist, trot on!
Rebekah Kennedy explores the history of equine dentistry, from Aristotle to modern molecular microbiology.
Eye-Robot: An insight into the growing field of bionic vision
Artificial vision is closer than you might have imagined. Discover how scientists are innovating new ways to treat blindness.
A Game of Hide-And-Seek: The Search For Ebola’s Animal Past
Investigating the mysterious death of a young Guinean boy who holds the key to understanding the 2014 Ebola outbreak.
One Small Step for Geckos, One Giant Leap for Materials
Kirsty McLean discusses the link between gecko feet and newly-developed adhesive materials.
Geothermal energy in the UK: Hot topic or a Utopian dream?
With the need for a carbon neutral, non-finite energy ever growing, could geothermal energy be the energy source that provides for the UK?
