How much should political parties know about you?

How much should political parties know about you?

How much should political parties know about you? Published: With so much of our lives shared online these days, it is often easy to get hold of someone’s personal data. Political parties can use this information to target voters with specific messages tailored to...
What can Arctic rocks teach us about life on Mars?

What can Arctic rocks teach us about life on Mars?

What can Arctic rocks teach us about life on Mars? Published: On top of snow-capped mountains high in the Canadian Arctic, giant slabs of rock may hold the answers to an age-old question: is there life on Mars? Éloïse Brassard, a PhD student at the Université de...
Understanding haemophilia, one amino acid at a time

Understanding haemophilia, one amino acid at a time

Understanding haemophilia, one amino acid at a time Published: The hereditary blood disorder haemophilia B can have huge health implications, but it is still far from fully understood. At the University of Washington in the US, Dr Jill M. Johnsen is using the latest...
Can analytical chemistry make beer taste better?

Can analytical chemistry make beer taste better?

Can analytical chemistry make beer taste better? Published: Since beer was invented thousands of years ago, brewers have been modifying, adapting and experimenting with their recipes. Subtle changes to a beer’s ingredients can have a noticeable impact on its flavour....