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?
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
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
Physics
The Atom Bomb: A History
While citizens of New York sat down for supper, an American bomber dubbed the Enola Gay revealed a breakthrough: the Little Boy, the world’s first and most devastating atomic bomb. This bomb, rooted in a British patent by physicist L. Szilard, marked the culmination of six years of scientific innova
Science
STEM Symposium 2023
Snuggled amidst Queen’s School – the heart of STEM at Eton, the Egerton theatre is an amazing place. In September the college hosted its annual STEM Symposium: an opportunity to hear B Blockers present a year-long project completed in C Block.
Chemistry
The Bright Future of Solar Power
Solar power is the world’s fastest growing energy generation technology. Due to its many benefits, it is a very good candidate for replacing much of the fossil fuel power generation in use today. Currently, most solar panels are made up of silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells. However, there are countles
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
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.
Biology
The Value of Pain
Pain. A four-letter word that can mean so much or so little, depending on who you are. But for all of us, it serves an important purpose: that of keeping us alive. When you burn your hand while attempting (unsuccessfully) to make roast dinner for your family, you know that
Chemistry
Sequestering Carbon Dioxide may hold the key to combatting Climate Change
Sequestering Carbon Dioxide may hold the key to combatting Climate Change Much of the approach to combatting climate change has been about reducing emissions. However, this is not always entirely possible, for example in industries like aviation and agriculture we simply will not get emissions to zero in the near