How do animals perceive time?
We can’t experience a day in the life of animals, but science has revealed how they perceive time — and it’s often at a faster or slower rate than us.
Tagged: Biology
The science of the everyday
The science behind our mundane world is anything but – see the world in a different way, as Hazel takes you on a tour of the science of the everyday.
Bacteria and the brain: A new insight into mental health
Hazel explores the surprising connection between what lives in your gut and what goes on in your mind.
Bioluminescence: finding light in the dark
Even in the deepest oceans and the darkest forests, both flora and fauna illuminate their environments through natural light. Liam Butler shines a light on bioluminescence and the creatures that use it.
The ‘New’ Kid on the Block: mRNA vaccines and why they might just be here to stay
Join Shaan as he takes a shot at explaining the science behind the ‘recent’ advancements of mRNA vaccines in preventing infectious disease, with no better topical example being that of COVID-19.
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.
Why YOU need to know about periods
Menstruation is a normal biological process affecting a whopping 25% of the global population, but still remains a taboo topic. Not talking about menstruation has contributed to financial, educational, and mental burdens for those who endure it. Do you want to break the stigma attached to menstruation? If so, join Lauren in understanding the menstrual cycle and the problems that arise from being silent about it.
Cells to Cerebral Cortex: What is the brain and how does it form?
Ameerah Gardee takes you on a tour of the brain – what it’s made of, how it’s made and some of the things it can do
