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What’s in a Name? How We Can Use Language to Combat Impostor Syndrome
This World Mental Health Day, Sona Popat argues that feelings of imposter syndrome stem from a lack of role models and our language choices, therefore, re-framing our thoughts and pre-conceptions is essential to combat it.
In Conversation With Prof. Rana Dajani
Professor Rana Dajani is a multi-award winning and world leading researcher, who is currently a Professor of Molecular Cell Biology at Hashemite University in Jordan. She is also the Founder of the non-profit We Love Reading. Our Volunteer Team recently spoke to Rana about her life and work, both as a scientist and social entrepreneur.
[Image Credit: Evelyn Hockstein/UNHCR]
Remembering Dr. Ida Noddack
Today we’re celebrating the life of Dr. Ida Noddack, who passed away on this day in 1978. Anne-Rosa Bilal and Nokutenda Sengwe share their insights on her life and achievements, with a video and artwork by Artist Moses Joy Onohoomhen!
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The Power of AI in a Pandemic
We are in uncertain times. With COVID-19 affecting people all over the world, many are striving to find creative solutions and tools to solve some of the problems this pandemic has presented. Kavya Venkatesan explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used to combat this global crisis.
Cancer: An Early Start to Combatting this Disease
Cancer affects millions of people globally each year, but early detection and treatment can reduce mortality rates. Pratyusha Mandal reports on promising results from a recent study which presented a blood test that is able to detect cancer four years before symptoms appear.
Recent Advances in Quantum Communications and New Safety Protocols for Sharing Data
Quantum. The word translates to ‘the smallest unit of energy’, and the terms containing this word are endless. One trending and evolving concept is Quantum Key Distribution or QKD, so Zainab Khan reports on recent advancements.
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In Conversation With Yasmin Ali
Yasmin Ali is a multi award-winning chartered chemical engineer who is currently working as an Energy Innovation Project Manager in the UK’s Government Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy. Our Volunteer Team recently got the chance to speak to Yasmin (via video call) about her work and achievements.
Africa: Splitting Into Two Continents?
Scientists say that in the future, Africa may split into two separate continents! Laura Maisvoreva explains the processes beneath our feet that are causing this change.
Aging-Related Diseases: Technologies That Are Changing the Game
Imagine forgetting everything you’ve ever known. Your family, friends, talents, and even you as a person. Unfortunately, this happens to 50 million people globally, in a group of diseases called dementia. Here, Nina Khera explores aging-related diseases, and the promising research advancements in this area.
Cryptococcal Meningitis: a HIV/AIDS Associated Infection
In Conversation with John Sutor and Carlos Mercado-Lara of SciTeens
John Sutor and Carlos Mercado-Lara are co-founders of the non-profit SciTeens. They spoke, via a video call, to some of our team members about their journey & achievements in establishing SciTeens, and gave an insight into their future plans.
Green Economics from the Spectacle of Firms
To maximise profits, many companies do significant damage to our planet. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Sivakami Arunachalam introduces circular business models, and explores some of the policies that could lead to greener economics.
The Role of Lymphocytes In Antiviral Responses To SARS-Cov-2
It’s likely that you’ve heard about lymphocytes in your biology class. But what role are they playing in the antiviral response to COVID-19? Read on, as Laura Maisvoreva explains.
The Extraordinary Evolution of Viruses
COVID-19 is not the first virus to have impacted humans, and it probably won’t be the last either. Join Shalini Sellam on a journey of the evolution of viruses - from microbes first evolving to present day COVID-19.
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Dexamethasone: A Cure for COVID-19?
You might have heard of dexamethasone - a ‘miracle drug’ that could help us combat COVID-19. Nina Khera explains how this drug works, and its viability as a treatment in the current pandemic.
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The Story of DNA Discovery
Rosalind Franklin’s Photo 51 played a big part in the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA - but what about the scientists and advances in our understanding that led up to this point? Adam Khan-Qureshi tells the story of the discovery of DNA.
DNA and Its Role In Aging
We’re all aging. From the wrinkles appearing on our faces, to the onset of diseases like dementia, everyone goes through some level of aging, severe or not. In this article, Nina Khera answers: What is aging? Why do we go through this? Is it that bad?
[Image Credit: Marina Guimarães from Brasília, Brasil / CC BY-SA]
Women in Science
While there are a growing number of initiatives designed to address the gender imbalance in science, women remain underrepresented. Tashinga Mutemachani and Pratyusha Mandal explore this topic, as part of our celebration of Rosalind Franklin’s 100th birthday.
World Hepatitis Day
Although COVID-19 presents the world with a serious viral problem today, we cannot ignore the ones we already live with, such as the hepatitis viruses. On World Hepatitis Day, Olayemi Bakare raises awareness of hepatitis and how we can combat it.
A Journey Through Time: The Evolution of DNA
4.5 billion years ago, Earth was a vastly different place. At this time, during the early Hadean Era, life hadn’t evolved yet. But when, and how, did life on Earth evolve? Megan Ardis journeys through time to find out!
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