science
What Constitutes A Mind? Is There Sentience Within The Smallest Of Creatures?
Posted in Science on 18th Dec, 2022
by Alex Muller
While some may not be ready to ascribe sentience to something as "Simple" as a bee, the book "The Mind of a Bee" will prompt you to question why not.
Why Fusion Ignition Is Being Hailed As A Major Breakthrough
Posted in Science on 18th Dec, 2022
by Alex Muller
With the new result from the National Ignition Facility, the world has, for the first time, seen evidence that the dream of fusion is achievable.
Fresh New Space Rock Found Within Hours Of Hitting Earth Can Tell Us About The Birth Of our Solar System
Posted in Science on 27th Nov, 2022
by Alex Muller
The story of the Winchcombe meteorite is a fantastic demonstration of the power of collaboration in unravelling the mysteries of our solar system.
New ways of viewing scientific history
Posted in Interviews, Science on 30th Sep, 2022
by Alex Muller
Patricia Fara, a historian of science at Cambridge University and the 2022 recipient of the Abraham Pais Prize for History of Physics, spoke about her work and the role of science history in today’s world. This is an extract from her interview.
Scientists discover mechanism controlling spread of pancreatic cancer
Posted in Medicine, Science on 25th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller
Boosting GREM1 levels could reverse this process and cause invasive cell types to revert into a less dangerous form. Researchers hope, in the future, to use this knowledge to find ways to reverse more advanced pancreatic cancer into a less aggressive form, which is easier to treat.