On 30th October, The National Gamete Donation Trust – in conjunction with Birmingham Women’s Hospital – opened the first UK National Sperm Bank. Whilst sperm banks have been open throughout the UK, previously they were […]
Editors’ Choice w / 21st October + 28th October
It’s essay writing season and what better way to get into the zone than by immersing yourself in some of the latest releases. Here at In The Middle, we’ve got your back. This week, we bestow […]
Battery of the future
Tired of your phone battery running out of juice? More specifically, are you tired of the time it takes to charge your battery back to full power? Thanks to a new technological development, waiting hours […]
From physics to Hollywood – the Black Hole that became a film star
It’s reasonable to say that Kip Thorne’s career route has not been that of your typical theoretical physicist. After retirement from his role as Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology […]
Lead based crime: petrol not bullets
In our Western democracy, elections are won and lost on the basis of multiple factors. Commonly, the economy is nearly always top of the agenda due to its trickledown effect on every facet of society, […]
‘The Future of Climate Science and Policy’ – Leeds takes the Lead
In just over 12 months’ time the world’s leaders shall descend upon Paris to, hopefully, create history and produce a legally binding set of emission reduction commitments for all nations. Riding the wave of optimism […]
The Growing Challenge – World on the Breadline
It’s Sunday morning, you’re worse for wear and it’s taken all of your effort to leave the comfort of your bed and make your way to the kitchen. On inspection, what are you greeted with? […]
NASA Rocket Explodes Moments After Launch
An unmanned Antares rocket exploded shortly after launching from NASA’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport in Wallops Island, Virginia. At 6.22 pm EDT on Tuesday October 28th, the cargo-carrying rocket exploded six seconds after setting off on […]
Fibre Optic Internet: Are we too slow?
Chances are you’re vaguely aware of the internet. You may also be aware of words like ‘dial-up’, ‘broadband’ and ‘DSL’ which are usually thrown about by computer technicians, movie hackers and computer salesmen. Now there’s […]
Rewilding Britain: hungry for a home
The idea of wolves wandering a windswept landscape is one straight out of a George. R. R. Martin novel, an image now synonymous with the northern reaches of Westeros and the Starks of Winterfell. However, […]
A Reflection on Windows
Microsoft Windows, a name that has become synonymous with personal computing around the world. With features such as Paint, the Start Menu and Solitaire, even the most technophobic members of society recognise its name. With […]
Lego dumps Shell: the Greenpeace campaign that doesn’t stack up
Last week, news that Lego is to end its relationship with Shell caused quite a stir. Initially this seemed like a major victory against Shell drilling in the Arctic. But when you start to dig […]