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![Members of the Oxford Department of Zoology have tracked peregrine falcons in the field as they attacked dummy prey – and discovered that they use […]](/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/peregrine-115x115.jpg "Oxford Flight Group – Peregrine attack strategies could take down rogue drones")
Oxford Flight Group – Peregrine attack strategies could take down rogue drones
Posted on January 5, 2018 | No CommentsMembers of the Oxford Department of Zoology have tracked peregrine falcons in the field as they attacked dummy prey – and discovered that they use […] -
![Alzheimer’s disease is a major global health problem, with the number of people with the disease in the UK expected to double by 2050. Efforts […]](/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/4689DD66-EEDE-412C-A36E882CB79DF77A_source-115x115.jpg "Brain inflammation contributes to progression of Alzheimer’s disease")
Brain inflammation contributes to progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Posted on January 5, 2018 | No CommentsAlzheimer’s disease is a major global health problem, with the number of people with the disease in the UK expected to double by 2050. Efforts […] -
![It is understood that climate change will lead to increased humidity, but why should we care? The reason is that heat stress, which is set […]](/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/waterfall-384663_960_720-115x115.jpg "Humans, Health and Humidity – Humidity Aspect Set to Worsen the Effects of Climate Change")
Humans, Health and Humidity – Humidity Aspect Set to Worsen the Effects of Climate Change
Posted on January 5, 2018 | No CommentsIt is understood that climate change will lead to increased humidity, but why should we care? The reason is that heat stress, which is set […] -
![A recent study, published on Nature Neuroscience, lays groundwork for potential development of first neurobiologically-based therapy for patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This research […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/brain-115x115.jpg "Electrical stimulation of the cerebellum may one day relieve the symptoms of autism")
Electrical stimulation of the cerebellum may one day relieve the symptoms of autism
Posted on December 29, 2017 | No CommentsA recent study, published on Nature Neuroscience, lays groundwork for potential development of first neurobiologically-based therapy for patients with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This research […] -
![Oxytocin’s role in human bonding is well-known – so well-known that the first hormone ever to be sequenced is now the go-to science jewellery gift […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/dog-115x115.jpg "Oxytocin linked to dog-human bonding")
Oxytocin linked to dog-human bonding
Posted on November 30, 2017 | No CommentsOxytocin’s role in human bonding is well-known – so well-known that the first hormone ever to be sequenced is now the go-to science jewellery gift […] -
![They’re strong, flexible and tough – mussels have proved they’ve got muscle. Recently they’ve inspired researchers to create a new plastic which could potentially heal […]](/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mussels3-115x115.jpg "Mussels Inspire Self-Healing Plastics")
Mussels Inspire Self-Healing Plastics
Posted on November 4, 2017 | No CommentsThey’re strong, flexible and tough – mussels have proved they’ve got muscle. Recently they’ve inspired researchers to create a new plastic which could potentially heal […] -
![It brings a whole new meaning to the term ‘lifehack’: scientists can now reprogram an animal’s skin to transform it into other body parts such […]](/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1362631849SgS-115x115.jpg "Skin cells reprogrammed to grow new organs")
Skin cells reprogrammed to grow new organs
Posted on September 11, 2017 | No CommentsIt brings a whole new meaning to the term ‘lifehack’: scientists can now reprogram an animal’s skin to transform it into other body parts such […] -
![Last year 429 patients died while on the waiting list for an organ transplant because of shortages in donations. This week in Science research has […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NEWSICON2-115x115.png "Could Pigs help Solve Organ Donor shortages?")
Could Pigs help Solve Organ Donor shortages?
Posted on October 17, 2015 | 2 CommentsLast year 429 patients died while on the waiting list for an organ transplant because of shortages in donations. This week in Science research has […] -
![Natalia Cotton explains how differences between male and female heart attack symptoms are preventing women from receiving the best treatment. Picture a heart attack. No […]](/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/heart1-e1425205569703-195x110.jpg "The Heart of the Matter")
The Heart of the Matter
Posted on March 1, 2015 | No CommentsNatalia Cotton explains how differences between male and female heart attack symptoms are preventing women from receiving the best treatment. Picture a heart attack. No […] -
![In a 280 to 48 victory, the House of Lords voted to pass a bill that will permit changes in the law to allow mitochondrial […]](/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/News-image-01-115x115.jpg "UK becomes first country to approve “three-person” babies")
UK becomes first country to approve “three-person” babies
Posted on March 1, 2015 | No CommentsIn a 280 to 48 victory, the House of Lords voted to pass a bill that will permit changes in the law to allow mitochondrial […] -
![Fog over the Forest: How do the land and atmosphere affect one another? We all know that humans are changing the planet’s surface – deforestation, […]](/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Land-atmosphere-195x110.jpg "Environmental Damage: Positive Feedback?")
Environmental Damage: Positive Feedback?
Posted on February 27, 2015 | No CommentsFog over the Forest: How do the land and atmosphere affect one another? We all know that humans are changing the planet’s surface – deforestation, […] -
![Plastic, plastic, everywhere: but the smaller particles hidden beneath the surface may be the greater threat. You can’t see it from satellites. You can’t see […]](/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/plastic-ocean-195x110.jpg "Oceans of Plastic")
Oceans of Plastic
Posted on February 19, 2015 | No CommentsPlastic, plastic, everywhere: but the smaller particles hidden beneath the surface may be the greater threat. You can’t see it from satellites. You can’t see […] -
![What Lies Beneath: A Hidden Danger lurks under Earth’s crust A big earthquake is coming, but we don’t know when. That’s the problem faced by some of […]](/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dry-ground-195x110.jpg "Surviving Earth’s Hidden Danger")
Surviving Earth’s Hidden Danger
Posted on February 11, 2015 | No CommentsWhat Lies Beneath: A Hidden Danger lurks under Earth’s crust A big earthquake is coming, but we don’t know when. That’s the problem faced by some of […] -
![This article ties in with our “Women in Science” issue of Bang! that you will be coming out soon! To celebrate the Royal’s Society 350th anniversary, […]](/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Physiology-Artist-Haneesh-Sidhu1-195x110.jpg "Royal Society’s Top 10 Women in Science")
Royal Society’s Top 10 Women in Science
Posted on February 3, 2015 | No CommentsThis article ties in with our “Women in Science” issue of Bang! that you will be coming out soon! To celebrate the Royal’s Society 350th anniversary, […]
