Pint of Science is running this year from 13-15th May across Edinburgh. Katie Pickup shares how the festival not only brings science to the public but also serves as a vital space for scientists to cross disciplines, spark collaborations, and explore new skills in a relaxed and laughter-filled setting.
Give It a Shot
To celebrate the beginning of World Immunization Week, let’s focus on its biggest roadblock – vaccine hesitancy.
Crisis in Cosmology: The Laniakea Supercluster, and what it means for the Universe
Nishwal Gora examines how the James Webb Space Telescope’s insights into the Laniakea Supercluster intensify the “Hubble Tension”, which continues to challenge the very foundations of cosmology and our understanding of the universe as it was, is and will be.
Euscireka! (Issue 31 Preview)
A collection of short news articles.
The science publication process – Is a complete overhaul necessary? (Issue 31 Preview)
By reviewing the now archaic peer review and journal publication process, Louisa Drake explores alternatives to the process which can help to progress science further.
The forbidden colours of the Mantis Shrimp (Issue 31 Preview)
David Daubner explores exactly how many colours a Shrimp can see and if they can actually see colours which we can only dream of.
Another cup of coffee, please! (Issue 31 Preview)
Just how much caffeine should you be drinking? Sophie Hoetzel examines what current research shows, suggesting a few cups a day can actually be good for our hearts.
Postpartum Depression – fathers experience it too (Issue 31 Preview)
Postpartum depression has been well documented as arising in new mothers, but Ioanna Kougianou discusses how this mental health condition can affect fathers too and how to best help both parents.
Lasers shed light on lost cities (Issue 31 Preview)
LiDAR reveals that ancient Amazonian cultures created “urban” landscapes, reports Anna Flemming.