What can Arctic rocks teach us about life on Mars?

What can Arctic rocks teach us about life on Mars?

by | May 15, 2024 | Articles

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

by | May 14, 2024 | Articles

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?

by | May 8, 2024 | Articles

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....
Can we reveal Earth’s secrets by dating faults?

Can we reveal Earth’s secrets by dating faults?

by | May 7, 2024 | Articles

Can we reveal Earth’s secrets by dating faults? Published: Understanding the Earth’s geological history is crucial, not only for revealing its hidden evolutionary past but also for predicting future events. Dr Dawn Kellett, a research scientist at the Geological...