by Admin | Apr 22, 2020 | Articles
Using mechanically engineered robots to feed the world Dr Dan Flippo is an associate professor at Kansas State University in the US. His laboratory, 2050RL, is trying to find technological solutions to sustainably feed more than 9 billion people by 2050 and beyond...
by Admin | Apr 6, 2020 | Articles
“Good mentors don’t just try to recreate you in their image; they give you the tools necessary to achieve your own goals” Access to STEM careers can be a challenge to students from underrepresented backgrounds and the National Astronomy Consortium (NAC) aims to change...
by Admin | Mar 30, 2020 | Articles
Does E really equal MC squared? E=mc2 is arguably the most famous equation in the world, but is its description of the universe complete? Dr Matthew Redshaw, based at Central Michigan University, is the principal investigator of a project that is determined to find...
by Admin | Mar 26, 2020 | Articles
Volcanology and geology: an explosion of possibilities Professor Stephen Self has been studying volcanoes for more than 40 years. In that time, he has visited volcanoes all around the world and even taken notes while standing under the ash fall of a volcanic eruption....
by Admin | Mar 24, 2020 | Articles
Could yeast and bacteria replace fossil fuels? What if yeast and bacteria could replace fossil fuels? Dr Alan Goddard and his team are working on the MeMBrane Project, which aims to find ways of using microbes to make environmentally-friendly bioproducts such as...
by Admin | Mar 19, 2020 | Articles
What if we stopped using pesticides? Farmers use chemical products to control weeds, pests and diseases. While they are extremely effective, relying solely on these products can cause problems for the environment and beneficial organisms. Professor Xiangming Xu and Dr...
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