Insights

Harnessing the quantum world

March 2, 2016
Professor Raymond Laflamme describes the quantum world, and details the biggest challenges involved in creating technology based on quantum properties.

Proteus anguinus

March 1, 2016
The Olm or Proteus (proteus anguinus) is an aquatic salamander.

Has science cracked the PR formula?

March 1, 2016
When did it become the norm, I have been wondering, to treat a scientific announcement like a glittering Hollywood film premiere?

Would you stand up for British science?

February 29, 2016
Thirty years ago, a full page advert paid for by 1500 scientists appeared in The Times calling on the public to ‘Ask your Member of Parliament to help save British...

Apatite-like mineral

February 29, 2016
Coloured scanning electron microscopy image of an apatite-like mineral.

Dropping like flies…but what species of fly, named after who?

February 22, 2016
First Lemmy, then Bowie and then Glen Frey. January was a tough month for rock iconography.

Getting the right mix

February 19, 2016
We caught up with mixologist Thomas Aske to get behind the science of the perfect cocktail...

Amniotic membrane following prenatal surgery

February 19, 2016
Scanning electron microscopy image showing disruption of the extracellular matrix network with disorganisation of the collagen and elastin fibres in the different layers of the amniotic membrane.

The collaboration game!

February 15, 2016
Efficious campus security, crazy numbering schemes and disappointing meetings - the obstacles are many, but the rewards can be great. Are you ready to play...

Move any mountain

February 12, 2016
Eva Enkelmann tells us how climate change really can move mountains.

Self-assembling peptide amphiphileprotein membrane

February 8, 2016
Scanning electron microscopy image of a self-assembling peptide amphiphile/protein membrane.

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