Be my biological Valentine: How microbes define physical attraction Kissing can mean many things to many different people. It can be an expression of mutual affection, an act of reconciliation, a desperate attempt at midnight on […]
Unboiling an egg? You must be yolking
There was a lot of hype about unboiling eggs last week. Yes, scientists have indeed discovered how to unboil an egg and it definitely more useful than just being a party trick. This feat would […]
3D Printing: The Next Dimension in Manufacturing
Everyone’s heard of 3D printing by now – it certainly gets enough publicity – but you may be in the dark about what it actually is and the possibilities it holds. 3D printing (or additive […]
UK National Sperm Bank opens in Birmingham
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 […]
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 […]
The psychology of pyramid schemes: How the scammers get their way
The nationwide phone fraud affecting university students nationwide made it to the front page in last week’s issue of The Gryphon. Students were promised a £50 reward and a monthly income in exchange for taking out […]
Hudl2: The best Tablet on a budget?
The Battleground – with the new Hudl2 on release, is this the best Tablet for students on a budget? Tesco are often known as the company behind affordable supermarket shopping, and arguably obliterate town centre […]
The African Ebola plight – a Transatlantic cause for concern?
Ebola has reached America. This does sound extremely disconcerting but it’s important to look at the bigger issues surrounding the incident and get to the facts. Although the case in the USA has been in […]
Brains, LEDs and Super microscopes – 2014 Nobel Prize winners
This week saw the announcement of the 2014 Nobel Prize in the fields of Medicine or Physiology, Physics, and Chemistry. The annual prizes are awarded for outstanding discoveries within their respective fields. This year, the […]
Reaching the Summit: United in Combating Climate Change?
As Leonardo DiCaprio took centre stage at last week’s United Nations Climate Summit in New York, you could be forgiven for envisaging him as one of the many characters he has portrayed. This was not, […]
Leeds Light Night – LightTAG: when science and art collide
If you’re looking for some ‘light’ relief after the first week of lectures then Leeds Light Night is for you. Every year the city centre is illuminated with a mix of theatre, film, dance, music […]
The Ig Nobel Awards: The Science Prize that Rewards the Weird and Wonderful
Winning the Nobel Prize is the pinnacle of a scientist’s career. It is the ultimate reward for years of labour and hard work. They slave away in dimly lit rooms, the lack of sunlight forcing […]