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Genetic legacy

May 26, 2011
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As a recent father I find myself more and more concerned with the idea of legacy. What will I pass on to the next generation? What will I be remembered...
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A ray of sunshine with Lucie Green

May 26, 2011
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They travel at 2000km/s and could well be heading our way - who better to chat to about coronal mass ejections than all round solar expert and sole female presenter...
Physics & Engineering
Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Interviews
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Nuclear wonderland

May 26, 2011
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During the last decade, nuclear power has gradually regained its credibility in the eyes of the public but now one uncontrollable nuclear accident has reminded everyone of the risks associated...
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Removing the mystery of the Mona Lisa

May 16, 2011
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The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings in the world, and she has been in the spotlight again recently as scientists attempt to identify who the subject...
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The delicate art of inspiration

May 15, 2011
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Inspiration can manifest its self in many different guises, shaping the tableau of humanity’s exploits and endeavours in ways that can be hard to piece together. Sometimes with subtlty, sometimes...
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Buzz about town

April 29, 2011
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What’s all the buzz about honeybees? These precious pollinators of fruits and vegetables are disappearing and threatening our food supply. Despite the awareness of the problem and the seriousness of...
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Money money money

April 26, 2011
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Money - goes the saying - makes the world go round. Well, much as anyone with even a passing acquaintance with gravity and Newton’s famous laws may take umbrage at...
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Talking toxic gases with Chris Cooper

April 26, 2011
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Toxic gases actually play an important role in the everyday functioning of our bodies. An Essex professor hopes to exactly what role they – and oxygen – playOur cells make...
Chemistry
Atmospheric Chemistry, Chemistry, Interviews
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Are young people really turned off by science?

April 19, 2011
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Is science becoming cool again, or are the next generation still turned off by science?
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Dancing queen

April 15, 2011
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Wedding season is fast approaching, and the Science Lite team are begrudgingly dusting off our glad-rags and dancing shoes ready to embarrass ourselves on the dreaded dance floor.While we know...
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Shakespear in space

March 26, 2011
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As the US Space Shuttle programme draws to a close and NASA squabbles with Obama over how best to replace it - could America’s reign of supremacy in space be...
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Dinosaur detective Phil Manning

March 26, 2011
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Imagine getting paid to dig up dinosaurs and make a TV show about it – sounds like fun! We’re so jealous of the career this month’s Big Ask has chosenPalaeontologist...
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