by Admin | Jul 26, 2022 | Articles
A crisis of clarity: can defining biodiversity help us protect the natural world? Published: For centuries, many humans have treated nature as a commodity, purging forests of trees and the oceans of fish. As a result, biodiversity in ecosystems around the world is...
by Admin | Jul 19, 2022 | Articles
Taking metal to extremes Published: Dr Alexander (Sandy) Knowles and his team at the University of Birmingham, in the UK, are searching for metals that can withstand the extreme temperatures inside nuclear fusion reactors TALK LIKE AN EXPERIMENTAL METALLURGIST NUCLEAR...
by Admin | Jul 14, 2022 | Articles
Could computer programs match the abilities of our brains? Published: July 14, 2022 The human brain is one of the most intricate systems in nature. Recreating its behaviour using computer programs is no easy task, but it can be done – by using artificial intelligence...
by Admin | Jul 13, 2022 | Articles
Numbers and networks: how can we use mathematics to assess the resilience of global supply chains? Published: July 13, 2022 In recent years, global supply chains have faced disruptions from numerous causes, from a single ship blocking the Suez Canal to the...
by Admin | Jul 12, 2022 | Articles
From field to lab: the changing nature of archaeology Published: As techniques improve, archaeology is becoming an ever-more sophisticated process. Though shovels remain useful, dig sites now utilise drones and clever imaging techniques, while back at the lab,...
by Admin | Jul 7, 2022 | Articles
Does the way we fund scientific research benefit everyone equally? Published: Funding agencies allocate money to scientific research projects with aims that could benefit society. But how do we know what the full effects of research are, and who these benefits reach?...
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