Why the UK is obsessed with becoming a ‘science superpower’
The words ‘science superpower’ often feel permanently attached to the lips of the UK’s politicians. But what does it mean? And can the UK actually become one?
Why nobody should follow the health secretary’s example when it comes to antibiotics
Health Secretary, Thérèse Coffey, has recently come under fire for sharing her supplies of antibiotics. But why is sharing antibiotics so bad? And how does it help the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
“A hum in the drum”: The mystery of tinnitus
Tinnitus is a condition that affects over 1 in 10 people, yet scientists are still baffled about what precisely causes it.
Will nuclear fusion save the world?
For years there have been people who have claimed that fusion power is the answer to the energy crisis. But how close are scientists to the futuristic energy source of nuclear fusion? And can it solve our climate woes?
A lot of nerve: How a laboratory has grown its own neurones
The Stupp Laboratory has developed a material that can promote neurone growth. Researchers hope that this will pave the way for a way to grow person-specific neurones, ready for transplantation into patients.
Psychedelic drug DMT given all clear for depression treatment trials
In the first of its kind, clinical trials will be used to determine whether or not DMT can be used alongside therapy to treat depression.
The exciting – and often underappreciated – UK space industry
The UK is planning a massive expansion of it’s space industry. By positioning itself as the European centre of satellite launches, it hopes to establish itself as a domineering force in this newly revitalised market.
Exploring the edges of the periodic table
The periodic table is one of the most fundamental parts of science. Here, we explore how scientists are pushing the boundaries of it to discover more about our Universe.
Protein folding conundrum solved by AI – but faces scepticism from scientific community
Scientists may have just found a way to determine a protein’s structure from its base sequence. The true impact of the findings, however, have split the scientific community.
Can trees talk?
According to some scientists, trees can communicate with one another through an underground network of fungi. By transferring chemicals, trees can warn, aid and even attack each other.