Whether it be the chemistry determining how a glass of milk transforms into entire cells, the technology allowing us to design our own offspring, or the paleontology revealing how humans managed to evolve from fish, biology is the study of all things life. Encompassing a limitless range of topics, this section unveils how each is connected to the processes that have been so intricately adapted, honed and interwoven over aeons to allow Earth’s most miraculous phenomenon to thrive - life itself.
Biology
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
Medicine
How drugs that replicate the effects of exercise could be a benefit, or detriment to us.
Biotechnology
For thousands of French, daily work commutes through bacteria-illuminated streets have already become a regular occurrence
Biology
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
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.
Biology
To many, prime numbers are a useless concept studied in maths and soon forgotten about, having no impact on the rest of our lives. While they do have some applications in computing and encryption, primes never seem to crop up in day-to-day life, remaining as “special numbers” that aren’t all that sp
Biology
Although hypothetical and a little absurd, for a story written in 1962 the Chippendale Mupp can prompt all sorts of questions and calculations about the technicalities of nerves.
Biotechnology
”It [Artificial intelligence] will either be the best thing that’s ever happened to us, or it will be the worst thing.” - Stephen Hawking
Biotechnology
Unlocking the secrets of DNA, AlphaFold revolutionises the world of protein structures, dramatically enhancing our understanding of diseases. This AI breakthrough paves the way for unprecedented advancements in life sciences and medicine, redefining scientific exploration.
Psychiatry
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
Biotechnology
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 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