Neutron Stars: One of the most extreme things in our universe
Title image: ‘Neutron star’ by Kevin M. Gill. Licensed under CC. Stellar Evolution Figure 1: A flow chart of the…
A Backup Plan?
In all of human history, people have looked up to the stars and wondered what lurks just out of view; some have…
Overcoming the Challenges of Space Probe Exploration
1.0. Space Exploration Why Explore? Throughout the many millennia of human existence, the night sky has been a source of…
Cultured Meat – a low carbon alternative?
Cultured meat, also commonly known as lab-grown meat, clean meat or synthetic meat, refers to any meat produced by animal cell cultures…
Talking Engineering (5) with Phillip Lee
Episode 5 of Talking Engineering: An Interview with Phillip Lee In 7 years, Phillip completed 5 PhDs’ worth of research (to…
Graphene
Graphene is one of the most exciting developments in material science in the last 50 years. Although originally discovered in…
Vertical Farming – A User’s Guide
Cities are grounded on mounds of rubbish, where humans live in tiny apartment complexes in towering skyscrapers. Earth has run…
Comparing two case studies of deforestation in Indonesia: The Grasberg Mine and the Aru Sugar Cane Plantation
Image credits: Sika Group Abstract The impending destruction of South East Asia’s tropical rainforests will impact one of the most…
The Science Behind the Infinity Stones
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is perhaps the most well-known film series in cinema history. Having grossed $22.5 Billion, the Disney-owned franchise boasts…
Air Pollution: a vehicle for COVID-19?
Title image source: Smart Air The streets are empty, and pictures of clear blue skies above Delhi and Beijing have gone viral (no pun…