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.
Can humans ever achieve immortality? Thomas explains why this may be impossible, referring to a small species of non-ageing jellyfish.
Researchers find that motherly grooming, even after being independent, has unprecedented benefits to young chimps for life. Saugat Bolakhe explores the evolutionary advantages maternal love and shares how the ‘alpha male’ is often wrongfully portrayed in human culture.
Corin Stansfield looks at how the internet and social media has changed the way we talk about our pets, demonstrating how language has evolved in a similar way to our own genes.
True love’s first (and only) kiss. Jennifer investigates the unusual approach deep-sea anglerfish take to finding love.
From trainers to high-speed transport, Alex Brumwell discusses the art of biomimicry and nature’s influence on our everyday lives.
Watch that black cat crossing your path! But it may have its own superstitions…
Pint of Science 2019: The Art of Science
21 Jun, 2019
We're still looking for people to contribute 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
We're particularly encouraging contributions from people with maths, engineering, technology, chemistry and physics backgrounds (but we're thrilled by all contributions!) https://twitter.com/TheSTEMvillage/status/1401956157732921352
In our latest article, @jen_louisea beautifully discusses her experience of reading Dr Camilla Pang's prize-winning book, 'Explaining Humans', through the lens of a science writer awaiting an ASD diagnosis. You can read her article here:
https://the-gist.org/2021/05/being-vulcan-among-humans/
Freelance science journalists, I need you! Looking for 300-500 word news stories (generally original reporting on recent papers) to be filed next week. Pitch [email protected], don't DM. Pitching guidelines here and I'm happy to answer questions https://www.newscientist.com/in209-guide-for-freelancers/
Taking the first photograph of a coronavirus was only one of many huge contributions June Almeida, a Glaswegian virologist, made to our understanding of viruses. You can read more about her amazing work in my first article for @GlasgowGist 🦠🔬
https://issuu.com/gist/docs/combinepdf_w_pagenumbers/4
