Making nuclear-powered space travel a reality

Making nuclear-powered space travel a reality

by | Dec 10, 2025 | Articles

Making nuclear-powered space travel a reality Published: Nuclear reactions are capable of producing huge amounts of energy, which can be harnessed in nuclear power stations. However, current systems are limited by their size and durability. Dr Austin Lo, Chief...
The molecular mechanisms behind a devastating disease

The molecular mechanisms behind a devastating disease

by | Dec 9, 2025 | Articles

The molecular mechanisms behind a devastating disease Published: Huntington’s disease is a serious genetic disorder that causes problems with movement, thinking and mood, and eventually leads to death. It is known to be caused by an error in a single gene, but the...
What increases someone’s risk of developing addiction?

What increases someone’s risk of developing addiction?

by | Dec 4, 2025 | Articles

What increases someone’s risk of developing addiction? Published: Why are some people more likely to develop alcohol or drug problems than others? Professor Ashley Acheson, a behavioural neuroscientist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in the US, is...
Nuclear fusion: is endless energy imminent?

Nuclear fusion: is endless energy imminent?

by | Dec 3, 2025 | Articles

Nuclear fusion: is endless energy imminent? Published: For a century, researchers have been wrangling with the science of nuclear fusion. If they crack it, we could have access to as much cheap, clean energy as we need – but reaching that point is proving to be a real...