Biochemistry
When people think of genetic mutations, they would normally think that they're caused by radiation, carcinogens or copying errors when replicating DNA. However, recent studies show quantum tunnelling also has an effect here.
Physics
Time may seem to be constant and universal, but under certain conditions, it can bend and warp to become unrecognisable.
Physics
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'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 (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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.