science

Food prescriptions would save US lives & billions of dollars

Posted in Medicine, Science on 27th Sep, 2023
by Alex Muller

The Food is Medicine initiative is about incorporating targeted food and nutrition strategies into US healthcare nationally.

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.