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The Significance of DNA and Its Importance in Modern Biology
An understanding of the structure and function of DNA has opened up many areas of research, which could potentially help us solve global challenges. Laura Maisvoreva explores the significance of DNA, as part of our celebration of Dr. Rosalind Franklin.
Celebrating Women Working in Fields That Were Furthered by Rosalind Franklin’s Research
Dr. Rosalind Franklin’s contributions to science changed the field drastically. But what about women in science today - how have they changed their fields? Louise Robertson features the achievements of a just a few women in STEM.
Rosalind Franklin: the Unsung Hero of Modern Biochemistry
Chemist and x-ray crystallographer Rosalind Franklin was central to our understanding of the structure of DNA, but her work was not properly recognised in her lifetime. Today marks what would have been her 100th birthday, so we’re celebrating her life and achievements.
Will Artificial Intelligence Take Its Bias To Space?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used to address challenges here on Earth, but is currently an imperfect solution. The reason: bias. Artash Nath explores this issue, and asks whether AI will take its bias to space.
Perfect Sense AQ: Improving the Air Around Us With Pin Badge Innovation
Imagine a connected world where we can all make sense of our surroundings. That would make 'Perfect Sense'! Ava Garside shares her award winning pin badge innovation, inspired by the question "It should be healthier to walk to school than go in the car, right?"
Harnessing Our Knowledge In STEM
Can the COVID-19 pandemic be an opportunity to create a purposeful impact? Kavya Venkatesan shares why she believes that knowledge is key to achieving a sustainable future, and how you can make a difference from home!
The Might of Mycelium Might Just Change the World!
Not only are mushrooms a great pizza topping and meat substitute, they can also have a variety of uses, resulting in wide-ranging benefits. Lauren Cho reports on how mushrooms might just change the world!
Robotizing America
As technology develops, robots are increasingly being used to do jobs that were previously done by humans. But, what are the consequences of this? Alana Cho discusses how, now more than ever, we need to face the ever growing fate of our world and consider whether the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
The Productivity Myth; Why Quarantine and Self-Isolation Can Help us to Re-evaluate Our Goals
Despite our obsession with moving faster and doing more, productivity growth rates have stalled significantly in the last decade. Fiona Zeka explores how 'slowing down' and re-evaluating our goals is essential during self-isolation, and how we can best create an environment which helps us realise these new goals.
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
The Earth’s land is being degraded at an alarming rate. On World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, Nina Khera gives an overview of the implications and how we can all help make a difference.
Nature Through the Lens
At a time when many of us can’t get outside as much as we’d like to, a connection to nature is something that many will miss. Simply viewing photos of nature has been shown to make you more relaxed, so this Nature Photography Day, we’ve compiled photos taken by young people around the world!
The Importance of Science and Youth in the Modern World
Our world faces some big challenges: poverty, the climate crisis, the decline of the natural environment… Eimear Stephenson writes about why we need science to solve these challenges, and how important youth are in building a better and more sustainable future.
In Conversation With Dr Imogen Napper
Dr Imogen Napper is a marine scientist, a National Geographic Expedition Scientist and a Sky Ocean Rescue Scholar. She took time out of her busy schedule to speak to some of our team members about her research and career via a video call.
Lionfish and Coral Reefs: Volunteering at a Marine Reserve
Dive in to this article by Lizzie Bourn about her experience volunteering on a Marine Reserve in Belize! And, find out how you can help our planet’s coral reefs without leaving your house!
Inventor Badge: My Experience as a Brownies Young Leader
This week is Volunteers’ Week, and there’s lots of ways you can volunteer in STEM! Louise Robertson shares her experience of being a Young Leader at a local Brownie unit, and leading the Inventor badge.
Pedalling Through the History and Physics of the Bicycle
In celebration of World Bicycle Day, Katie Molyneux explores the history and physics of bicycles, as well as how they can contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals!
From Prize Winner to Judge: My Experience at the Big Bang Fair
Poppy Bradley was the winner of the Senior Science Runner Up Prize at the Big Bang Competition 2019. This year, she returned to the virtual event to volunteer as a judge, and shared her experience for Volunteers’ Week 2020.
My Experience Participating in HM’s Cyber Discovery Programme
Anne-Rosa Bilal shares her experience of participating in the Cyber Discovery programme, and why you should explore cybersecurity, even if you’ve never considered it before!
International Day of Biological Diversity
We depend on healthy ecosystems for our survival - from food and water, to clothes and medicines, to fuel and energy. In celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity, Aditi Kona writes on the importance of biodiversity, the increasing biodiversity loss, and how we can all help tackle this issue.
Science Backed Tips for Looking After Your Mental Health during COVID19
The coronavirus pandemic has not only impacted on our physical health, but also our mental health. Louise Robertson and Tashinga Mutemachani share some science backed tips for looking after your mental health!