Nerd Nite 20th November 2014 Preview
Attention scientists and inquiring minds! The fifteenth instalment of Nerd Night is upon us, kicking off at 7.30pm at The Caroline of Brunswick. Starting with Johnathan Milton, working with Punk…
The Five Year Production Line – Life as a medical student Pt. 3
I find myself maundering on and on to my equanimous flatmate Adira. Earlier today something rather ordinary happened. The type of event that would be sidelined for news of much…
Should caffeine be our best friend?
It has been said that a dog is truly a man’s best friend. Loyal and loving; this can certainly be true for many people, but for university students a restriction…
The eternal debate on life after death
YES For sceptics, there will never be enough reliable data, replicated studies, or a representative sample large enough to convince people that life-after-death exists. Neurophysiologist Dr Peter Fenwick states himself…
Studies show animal populations deteriorating
When the majority of people hear the words ‘animal extinction’, some obvious animal species come to mind; the tyrannosaurus rex, the saber-toothed tiger, the mammoth or even the dodo. But…
Debate: Is the threat of Ebola overhyped in Britain?
YES Firstly, it should be stated that there is no doubt that Ebola is real. I am sure we can all recall the outbreak of SARS, mad cow disease and…
How many degrees of empathy? An interview with Simon Baron-Cohen
Professor Simon Baron-Cohen is a controversial figure. He is an internationally renowned autism researcher and famed for his many popular science books. The general public, at least going on book…
The Noblest of Science
Last Thursday night people across the globe held their breaths in unison, as the winners of the highly coveted, unparalleled and prestigious Ig Nobel Prizes were announced. Each pioneers in…
Science: Love/Hate
Sophie Moonshine I once made my way onto a “best quotes” list in my first year of school. I hadn’t given my throw-away comment much thought, but it was one…