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Category: Science and Technology

Ungreat People: Helen Beatrix Potter and her Forgotten Career

The name ‘Beatrix Potter’ might not ring a bell, but I do hope her work was part of your childhood. … More

beatrix potter, elena roselli, natalia fernandez, tale of peter rabbit, ungreat people

Jocelyn Bell Burnell: An Underrated Star of Physics

Imagine you are part of a research group and, together with your colleagues, you make a discovery that is deemed … More

astrophysics, christina schrock, jocelyn bell burnell, nobel prize, pulsar, Science and Technology

Space Tourism: A Great Step for the Many or a Privilege for the Few?

It is with regret that this magazine must inform you that Elon Musk is at it again. One of the … More

elon musk, gabriel rutherford, Science and Technology, space tourism

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Stargazing

When one thinks of stargazing, usually the first thing they think of is somebody with a telescope in the middle … More

Calum Cooper, glasgow, Science and Technology, stargazing, summer

The Ig Nobel Prize: an Award to the Weird and Wacky

Created in 1991, the Ig Nobel prize was created in opposition to the more famous Nobel Prize. The Ig Nobel, … More

ig nobel prize, jo reid, technology, weird inventions

Forever young – Do you really want to live forever?

We all know that technology in the medical field has prolonged our lives and made ageing a less frightening experience. … More

christina schrock, forever young, immortality, Science and Technology

From Penguin Saving to Historical Research: Five Projects for the Citizen Scientist

Over the past few years, thousands of non-expert volunteers have contributed to research in a variety of fields. They’ve done … More

citizen scientist, natalia phoebe, Science and Technology, volunteer projects

A Brief History of Stephen Hawking

On 14th March 2018, the death of Stephen Hawking was announced, possibly the most famous scientist since Albert Einstein. Whether … More

Liam Caldwell, science, Stephen Hawking, University of Glasgow

Elon Musk: A Grand Visionary or Short-Sighted Businessman?

Elon Musk has become a somewhat controversial figure of late. While he is hailed by some as the symbol of … More

david o'ryan, elon musk

All Hail Our New Robot Overlords?

Technology is developing fast and artificial intelligence is no longer only a topic for science fiction. While strong artificial intelligence … More

AI, artifical intelligence, christina schrock, robots, Science and Technology

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