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Good at maths? Become a scholar…
Mathematics is an amazing field of study and, at a fundamental level, it underpins everything in science. The World Science Festival has created […]
Thinking Outside the ‘Man Box’
To the extent that we let it, society and the media can govern the way we act, think, and view ourselves and others. Of course, this phenomenon […]
Competition to Improve Digital Ethics
In the wrong hands, digital technologies and the internet can be incredibly damaging. Misinformation, inappropriate content and divisiveness […]
Is genetics research biased?
Geneticists study genes, heredity, and genetic variation. One of the main reasons they do this is to better understand disease and ageing.
Enter the “Big Bang” of STEM Competitions
Most of us will have heard of “big bang” in some form or another. For example, there’s the nerdy sitcom called the ‘The Big Bang Theory’.
Facts you didn’t know about the Nobel Prize
The winners of Nobel Prizes for Chemistry, Physics, Medicine, Peace and Economic Science were announced earlier this month.
Are you losing friends to technology?
UK youth are glued to their devices more than ever before. And according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) they are stealing time from other […]
Want to get into science journalism?
Oxford University’s student-run magazine The Oxford Scientist is calling for budding young science writers.
Prepare for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Have you heard of the “Fourth Industrial Revolution”? No, it’s not an indie band. It’s not another tragic Steven Segal movie.
LOL: scientists win Nobel Prizes for wacky research
Bet you never thought that scientists could be funny! We know…. it’s a bit like when your parents say they were “hip” once
Google Science Fair: Join the buzz
The Google Science Fair is a worldwide, online science competition that harvests student brain power and ingenuity to make the world a better place. In other words…
It pays to study maths
Students who study maths, economics or medicine at university in the UK are increasing their chances of earning a decent salary, a report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies has found.