World Book Day 2021: the novels that have inspired academics

World Book Day 2021: the novels that have inspired academics

World Book Day 2021: the novels that have inspired academics Last week saw World Book Day 2021 take place and while students weren’t heading to schools dressed as their favourite literary characters, online events saw record numbers of people taking part. Wednesday’s...
Fire and ice: what nuclear war would mean for the planet

Fire and ice: what nuclear war would mean for the planet

Fire and ice: what nuclear war would mean for the planet Everyone knows that the detonation of nuclear weapons would be very bad news, but their devastation is not only limited to their immediate impacts. Professor Brian Toon, of the University of Colorado Boulder in...
The sky’s the limit: new horizons for aerospace

The sky’s the limit: new horizons for aerospace

The sky’s the limit: new horizons for aerospace Scientists have been inspired by the natural world since time immemorial. Professor Kristi Morgansen, of the University of Washington in the US, is combining insights from nature with traditional engineering, discovering...
Editing genes to benefit sickle cell disease patients

Editing genes to benefit sickle cell disease patients

Editing genes to benefit sickle cell disease patients Dr Natalia Rivera-Torres is conducting sickle cell research at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute in Delaware in the US. The institute is an aspirational and supportive community composed of people at...