Molten Salt Thorium Reactors - The Future of Fission
Radioactive waste, production of nuclear weapons, the rarity of nuclear fuel. Thorium reactors promise to solve all these problems, and yet why have we not heard of them and how do they work?
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Rubber Band Fridges
Imagine cooling your food with nothing more than a rubber band. It sounds like science fiction, but the elastocaloric effect can potentially revolutionise refrigeration.
Chaos Theory
The natural world is filled with complex and unpredictable phenomena, from weather patterns to the dynamics of ecosystems and the stock market. At first glance, these systems may seem entirely random, yet there are often underlying deterministic laws governed by mathematics.
Drones and AI: A New Era in Conservation
Explore how AI-powered drones, routinely associated with the destruction of present-day conflicts, are now serving as critical tools for monitoring, studying, and safeguarding endangered species around the world
A brief dive into 3D printing in medicine
How can 3D printing revolutionise the way we deal with implants and prosthetics in medicine?
The Role of Nanotechnology in Targeted Drug Delivery
Take a deep dive into the growing role of Nanotechnology in Medicine, and learn about the complex technologies being developed.
Adaptations of GNSS
Global Navigation affects over 6 million civilians worldwide, but getting the satellites to orbit and triangulating positions was never straightforward.
Why Clocks Tick Differently in Space
Time may seem to be constant and universal, but under certain conditions, it can bend and warp to become unrecognisable.
The Jet Engine
Today's world would be very different without the jet engine.
Sonodynamic Therapy: A Cutting-Edge Approach in Cancer Treatment
The struggle against cancer is one of humanity’s greatest challenges, but hope is on the horizon. This article dives deep into a rapidly-evolving cancer treatment method which utilises ultrasound coupled with targeted drugs to selectively kill cancer cells without causing systemic toxicity.
Putting the brakes on AI
Suggesting a future where AI complements humans as part of an assignment for the FT Student Advocate Program
The Next Decade of EtonSTEM
The new EtonSTEM structure is designed to promote autonomy, leadership and proactivity. Lead Editors have remit over their own sections and manage their own writers and contributors, who set and meet deadlines and targets by themselves.
Physics
Venturing Past the Horizon, A Theoretical Description
What would you see if you fell into a black hole? What might it look like to someone outside? Could you escape once you've fallen though?
Medicine
Exercise Mimetics
How drugs that replicate the effects of exercise could be a benefit, or detriment to us.
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Using Python to Model Rainbows
This article explains how rainbows are formed in depth, and then details the process on how python code was developed in order to imitate the formation of them.
Biotechnology
Meet the Startup Bringing Lighting to Life
For thousands of French, daily work commutes through bacteria-illuminated streets have already become a regular occurrence
Medicine
Lung Conditions and Liquid Ventilation
Humans have lungs adapted to inhale air and use the oxygen in that air which have served vertebrates since around 400Ma. Using liquid for ventilation in lungs would therefore seem absurd. Indeed, in normal healthy lungs, liquid breathing as one would expect worsens gas exchange. However, in cases of
Computer Science
The STEM Committee Science Exhibition
The STEM Committee's science exhibition captivated the audience with a whirlwind of hands-on science and mind-bending experiments. From exploring the hidden world of pixels to dissecting a sheep’s brain and testing memory, the night was filled with “wow” moments. From an intense battle between an at
Biology
Project CETI
Project CETI (Cetacean Translation Initiative), led by biologist David Gruber, is getting ever so close to bridging the gap between sperm whale ‘clicks’ and human words. Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, especially in the use of machine learning techniques, have allowed algorithms to identif
Medicine
The Rise of Superbugs and Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic resistance, driven by evolution, has become a critical global threat. The misuse of antibiotics in healthcare and agriculture accelerates the rise of resistant bacteria like MRSA. These "superbugs" lead to millions of infections and thousands of deaths each year.
Problem of the Week
Problem Of the Week: 20th September 2024
A hot air balloon uses a gas flame to heat the air it contains to a temperature required to enable it to hover at a small distance above ground level. The mass of the balloon, ropes, basket, and riders is 240 kg and the volume of the balloon is 1100 m³. The temperature of the surrounding air is 15°C
Biotechnology
The Growing Role of Nanotechnology in Neurological Medicine
Nanotechnology is revolutionizing neurological medicine by enabling precise drug delivery and treatments. Techniques like PLGA and Cadmium Selenide nanoparticles bypass the blood-brain barrier, targeting conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. With methods like lithography and vacuum deposition, the
Problem of the Week
Problem Of the Week: 28th June 2024
A drunk performs a random walk along a street. At one end of the street is a river, and at the other end is a police station. If he gets to either of these ends, he remains there. He starts n steps from the river, and there are N total steps between the river and the police station. What is the prob
Physics
The Formation and Evolution of Neutron Stars
Neutron stars are born from the explosive deaths of massive stars, known as Type II supernovae. These dense celestial objects, only about 20 kilometers in diameter, possess extreme characteristics such as rapid spin rates and intense magnetic fields. The formation process involves complex nuclear re