The science behind the perfect cup of coffee

The science behind the perfect cup of coffee

The science behind the perfect cup of coffee While the discipline of food science emerged in the 20th century, food processing has existed in one form or another for thousands of years. This combination of old processes and (relatively) new sciences has given us a...
How can we tackle energy poverty in refugee camps?

How can we tackle energy poverty in refugee camps?

How can we tackle energy poverty in refugee camps? Professor Elena Gaura, Associate Dean of Research at Coventry University in the UK, believes that, “engineering can change lives because it gives people hope”. She is principal investigator of the HEED Project, a...
Why do we need to study chromosomes?

Why do we need to study chromosomes?

Why do we need to study chromosomes? Dr Lakxmi Subramanian, based at Queen Mary University of London in the UK, is investigating how chromosomes segregate during cell division. Her findings could lead to the development of effective treatment strategies against...
Make it rain: the science behind altering the weather

Make it rain: the science behind altering the weather

Make it rain: the science behind altering the weather Whenever humankind believes it has control over the natural world, the weather likes to prove us wrong. Storms, floods and droughts are just some of the weather patterns that can complicate or even threaten human...