Update on ‘Three blind mice and human with lung cancer’
Back at the start of term, the Badger brought to you the exciting news of a breakthrough in the research of CRISPR techniques from the Salk Institute California. This concerned…
Paper strip reveals blood type
Not many people reading this article will know their blood type. However, in some medical emergencies, this is a vital piece of information. Mismatched blood transfusions can have disastrous, consequences…
The Tully Monster mystery
At many points in our lives, we can go through an identity crisis. However, it is a safe bet that few people experience one comparable to that of Tullimonstrum gregarium,…
What does bread contribute to climate change?
In discussions on climate change, people point to cars, air travel, home electricity and heating as major contributors. However, a little known fact is that agriculture contributes around one third…
Mine Creatures
NASA astrobiologists find new extremophile in a Mexican mine, the big question is how did they get there? Currently on the terrestrial channel “Dave”, former WWE favourite “Stone Cold” Steve…
Depression: available for download
A study has found that depressive episodes are more prevalent in teenagers and social media is to blame Teenage life in the 21st Century is unparalleled with any previous generation.…
Sleeping makes your smart
A pair of studies published in the same week have shown that our synapses shorten when we’re asleep, revealing more about the link between sleeping and memory. Fans of the…