The atomic nucleus: Greater than the sum of its parts

The atomic nucleus: Greater than the sum of its parts

The atomic nucleus: Greater than the sum of its parts Dr Jacek Dobaczewski, based at the University of York, is looking at ways to simplify a complex physics problem: how to better describe the atomic nucleus – and it’s a question he’s willing to spend a lifetime...
Exam stress-busters

Exam stress-busters

Exam stress-busters Credit: Tim Mitchell/Ri With exam season fast approaching, here are some tried and tested approaches to reduce your stress levels over the next few months.  Study well: Don’t cram – make a revision timetable and give yourself plenty of time to...
The tiny animal at the centre of the marine ecosystem

The tiny animal at the centre of the marine ecosystem

The tiny animal at the centre of the marine ecosystem Professor Marc Frischer, from the University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, is investigating tiny ocean creatures known as doliolids and the food they eat. Why? His research can help us understand...
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...