Biological oscillations: the rhythms of living things
Tick tock: Did you know that there are secret clocks ticking inside living organisms, including us? Let’s dive into the science of biological oscillators.
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Electricity from sea waves
Energy, in all its forms, is an integral part of human life. Due to rapid development, the demand for energy has risen sharply, leading to excessive use of fossil fuels. These materials have limited reserves, and their combustion has harmful effects on the Earth and, by extension, on humans. As a…
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From birds to photons: collective phenomena in materials science
All together now: discover how the collective behaviour of atoms, humans, and birds inspire researchers to make new light-emitting materials and devices.
Survival science: learning through group interviews
Live by your wits: group interviews based on disaster scenarios provide a fun opportunity to develop scientific literacy and transferable skills.
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Epigenetics
We tend to think of our genetic information as being encoded in DNA – in our genes. Brona McVittie from Epigenome NoE, UK, describes why this is…
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