The Raspberry Pi has taken the computing world by storm, first released in February of 2012 for computer education and amateur development. The device has now sold more than 8 million units, making it the […]
Who gets your vote?
This week we interview Greg Whitaker, who is running to be your next Gryphon editor. Interviews with every Lead LUU candidate will appear online throughout next week. Why do you want to be editor? […]
Science Funding: Penny for your Thoughts
Preventing the spread of the Zika virus to the UK, ground-breaking cancer research, or the production of vaccines for deadly diseases; all important work, I’m sure you’ll agree, but have you ever wondered just who […]
Is Climate Change the Forgotten Factor in the Syrian War?
Climate change is one of the factors that is shaping this world and can still have many unrealised effects on the planet, resulting in more widespread impact in human lives than originally thought. The effect […]
Video Games – increased aggression or a healthy pass time?
Rock n’ Roll, Television and Social media. In the days when these developments first came about it was thought they would negatively impact society and create anti-social cynics out of younger generations. This led to […]
Could anyone really survive a nuclear Fallout?
The emergency broadcast system is broadcasting on all frequencies and channels, you’re being told that this is it- the nuclear apocalypse. You gather all the supplies you can get your hands on, find the deepest […]
It doesn’t always get better: Mental health and LGBT Youths
Bullying and harassment of the LGBT community is, unfortunately, nothing new but in these more progressive times I think we can admit that opinions are changing and people are becoming more accepting. The ‘It Gets […]
Breaking the Code of Science’s Last Taboo
We will have all at some point during our lives heard someone reminisce about the good old days – a simpler time, where things were so much easier. A perfectly acceptable concept when considering the […]
The Psychology of Sexuality
Sexual orientation is described as our patterns of emotional and sexual attraction, with the American Psychological Association further highlighting an emanating sense of personal and social identity, based on those attractions. Alas, the understanding and […]
Answering the big schizophrenia questions
More than 25 million people world wide are affected by schizophrenia. Highly hereditable, it is one of the most severe mental illnesses with a high economic burden on countries worldwide. Since Schizophrenia was first described […]
Does my Pet Love me?
Over recent years, academics from around the world have been paying the question of non-human emotion the attention it is due. Many of us, (myself included) would happily testify; I love my dog and my […]
Consequences of the UK Government’s Fracking Ambition
During the last fortnight, three of the ‘Big 6’ energy companies – E.ON, SSE and ScottishPower, have announced cuts to their gas prices by 5.1%, 5.3% and 5.4%, respectively. After years of continued rises in […]