Physics
Michelson-Morley Experiment
Waves in the ocean are mediated by water molecules oscillation. Sound waves propagate through the medium that is air particles. What is the medium of light and other electromagnetic waves?
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Medicine
Prions and Alzheimer's Disease
Proteins are absolutely fundamental and essential to life - not least that of humans. Yet when polypeptides misfold - generating "prions" - the consequences can be devastating, and raise numerous questions and concerns.
Science
Immortal Jellyfish
It sounds absurd that jellyfish - the aquatic animals that live in the deepest and darkest parts of the world could be the solution for lengthening the lives of humans. After all, jellyfish are fish, whereas humans are humans. But in reality, the genome of the jellyfish is more alike to humans than
Talking Engineering
Talking Engineering: Dr Jean de La Verpilliere
Jean founded Echion in 2017 as a spin-out from the University of Cambridge. In this interview, he explains how the company supplies high-power Li-ion battery anode materials that enable superfast charging for a range of applications. Batteries made using Echion’s advanced materials can charge 10x fa
Engineering
The Chernobyl Disaster
Thirty-six years after the Chernobyl disaster, the chilling tale of the world's worst nuclear catastrophe continues to haunt us. Human error, Cold War secrecy, and flawed Soviet reactor design converged to unleash an unprecedented disaster. The harrowing aftermath – radioactive fallout, long-term he
Physics
Are We Alone?
There is one great question which almost everyone has pondered – one which, if answered, would change our perception of ourselves forever. Are we alone? Read more to understand how to rationalise the irrational, how to quantify the unquantifiable, and how to estimate scientifically.
Psychiatry
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Richard Kim “I’m very OCD about it.” Doubtless, this is a phrase you have heard several times in your life and have perhaps said yourself. To many of us, the three letters “OCD” spark images of placing folders in a perfectly straight pile on our desks, or
Computer Science
Gaming with AI
Gaming with AI Games have long played an important role in human culture, being one of the earliest forms of entertainment and social interaction. From the earliest forms of Mancala discovered in Africa 6000 years ago, to the board games in Europe that became the modern game of chess, games
Biotechnology
Cultured Meat, a Low Carbon Alternative?
In a world grappling with climate change, cultured meat emerges as a potential game-changer. Yet, amidst bold claims and high hopes, uncertainties loom. Will sustainable energy and efficient processes unlock its promise, or will unforeseen challenges keep the dream just beyond our grasp?
Psychiatry
The Mental Factors of Ageing
The Mental Factors Of Ageing Jonathan Zhao Introduction From Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s frantic quest for immortality to the myriad of cosmetic products that fuel modern consumerist desires, the implications of ageing with death and decline see a surging attempt to understand as well as counteract this phenomenon. Only
Engineering
Talking Engineering 01: Robert Marshall
Robert Marshall is cofounder and CEO of Martlet Capital, the investment arm of the Marshall of Cambridge group which has invested in more than 50 deep technology start-ups since its launch in 2011. He was CEO and is now Vice-Chairman of privately-owned Marshall of Cambridge (founded in 1909) which o
Problem of the Week
Problem of The week: 18 March
Problem of the week: 18 March 2023 This week's question is one from the 2023 edition of the Chemistry Race, and is a particularly satisfying one to solve, without being too difficult! Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) is an analytical method for investigating temperature-dependent phase transitions and chemical reactions of