101 things to see in space – and all from your living room

101 things to see in space – and all from your living room

101 things to see in space – and all from your living room What if we could all explore space like the crew of the Starship Enterprise? The National Schools’ Observatory is giving everyone the chance to do just that with the world’s largest robotic telescope – and it...
Saving plants from disease

Saving plants from disease

Saving plants from disease To prevent outbreaks of disease destroying wheat and other vital food crops, scientists from the Rothamsted Research and European Bioinformatics Institutes are sharing genetic and genomic information on disease-causing microorganisms Every...
Why letting your mind wander is good for you

Why letting your mind wander is good for you

Why letting your mind wander is good for you If you’re constantly “on the go” – texting whilst walking to school, looking at social media whilst on the bus, listening to music whilst doing your homework – then you could be negatively affecting your ability to learn....
A working class hero is something to be

A working class hero is something to be

A working class hero is something to be Dr Simon Rennie, based at the University of Exeter, is investigating Victorian poetry – specifically that from the Lancashire cotton famine. By uncovering texts that have lain dormant for more than a century, working-class...