Gympietides: the unexpected toxin of Australia
Australia’s natural dangers are not just limited to its animal life – Jennifer Sibbald discusses the plant molecules responsible for a nasty sting.
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Supply of Last Resort Antibiotics Dwindling
Gabriela De Sousa discusses the increasing rates of antibiotic resistance within humans and livestock.
A Recipe to Reduce the Risk: Making Processed Meats Healthier
Nikita Grover discusses research carried out to combat the WHO’s recent classification of processed meats as group 1 carcinogens
Why Elephants Never Seem to Get Cancer
Claire Harris investigates the cancer fighting abilities of one of nature’s giants.
Chocolate – A Substance of Many Forms
Alice Turner investigates how your favourite snack behaves from a chemical perspective.
Science for Political Friends Only
James Burgon discusses the difficulties that come with mixing personal politics and science.
What are legal highs and why do people use them?
Claire Pickering discusses the issue of legal high usage within society
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.
