Author: News

Myself and a large majority of my friends are scientists. We trust in scientific consensus: we believe that climate change is man-made, that genetic modification has potential and that vaccines save lives. It is easy, as scientists, to forget that not everyone agrees and to believe that if only the topics were properly explained, anyone…

As we age, the brain coordinates the responses of thousands of cells to new psychological and social stimuli. This coordination becomes particularly relevant when considering psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia. Until a few years ago, the onset of schizophrenia was thought to be due to environmental stress or damage. But many studies have now shown…

Spent nuclear fuel must be treated and managed safely and securely to ensure that it poses no risk to people or the environment, now or in the future. But what’s the best way to do this? A research group under the supervision of Professor Andy Mount (based at King’s Buildings, Edinburgh) are investigating the fabrication…

As concerns regarding climate change and finite fossil fuel deposits continue to mount, renewable energy is becoming increasingly important in the modern world. We are very familiar with the massive wind turbines and wave energy machines that harness energy, both above and below the water’s surface. Their scale can be awe-inspiring, as can the costs…