Jodrell Bank Cuts Show Priorities for UK Research
Curiosity-driven research may suffer as a result of the government’s “laser-focus” on growth. The Jodrell Bank Observatory was a major […]
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Take The Shot: Essential Vaccines For Students Starting University
Meningitis B outbreak in Kent highlights the need for immunisation of university students. University is the time for socialising, mingling,
Environment, Science, Tech & Environment
Coolcations: Is Scotland Ready For The Future Of Tourism?
Europe’s climate crisis provides a new opportunity for Scottish tourism. According to the European Travel Commission, an increasing number of
Just Not Digging This: BP North Sea Exit Stirs Discussion About Oil Fields And Climate Impact
Ahead of UK government’s decision about Rosebank and Jackdaw, views on revenue generation and climate impact clash. The North Sea
Annual Gannet Hunt Cancelled
Sula Sgeir’s annual Gannet hunt has been denied permission by Nature Scotland. Nature Scotland, the governing body responsible for the
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Dr Christian Ilbury: ‘Gen Z language is actually African American English’
Gen Z speak is not new, and it’s not Gen Z’s either. Dr Christian Ilbury is a sociolinguist and lecturer
Augmented humanity: AI and society
AI models have quickly taken a comfortable role as our personal translators, problem solvers, and even friends- how did we
A Glasgow state of mind
Some call it fate, others call it the “Glasgow effect”. Exceptionally high levels of mortality within the city of Glasgow
Bloody hell: period products tested with blood
A recent study was the first to test period products using blood, concluding with interesting revelations for women’s health. Why
Animal testing – do we need it?
Animal testing is inherently controversial, is there an alternative, and most importantly, how do we get there? In science, few