Health is wealth

Health is wealth

Health is wealth Published: Racism in healthcare is a serious barrier that prevents Indigenous peoples from receiving the care they need. At the University of Saskatchewan in Canada, Dr Holly Graham is supporting Indigenous nurses and nursing students, and she has...
Making nuclear-powered space travel a reality

Making nuclear-powered space travel a reality

Making nuclear-powered space travel a reality Published: Nuclear reactions are capable of producing huge amounts of energy, which can be harnessed in nuclear power stations. However, current systems are limited by their size and durability. Dr Austin Lo, Chief...
The molecular mechanisms behind a devastating disease

The molecular mechanisms behind a devastating disease

The molecular mechanisms behind a devastating disease Published: Huntington’s disease is a serious genetic disorder that causes problems with movement, thinking and mood, and eventually leads to death. It is known to be caused by an error in a single gene, but the...
Issue 35

Issue 35

Issue 35 Career journeys When we know what opportunities are available to us, and when we are empowered to make choices, we can take control of our own career journey. Many students enjoy STEM, but they do not always know where it can take them, and personalised...
What increases someone’s risk of developing addiction?

What increases someone’s risk of developing addiction?

What increases someone’s risk of developing addiction? Published: Why are some people more likely to develop alcohol or drug problems than others? Professor Ashley Acheson, a behavioural neuroscientist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in the US, is...