How we can turn the tide for women in science

Oct 11, 2018 00:57 am UTC| Insights & Views Science

For the first time in 55 years, a woman has won the Nobel Prize in physics Prof. Donna Strickland. This win has publicly highlighted that women are still under-represented in science, particularly in physics. As a...

How astrophysics could transform the treatment of cystic fibrosis and other rare diseases

Oct 09, 2018 13:18 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science

Its a cruel disease which dramatically shortens life expectancy. One in 25 Europeans carry the cystic fibrosis gene and, in the UK, about 10,400 people currently have the condition. But people are living longer and longer...

Why more women don't win science Nobels

Oct 09, 2018 13:11 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science

One of the 2018 Nobel Prizes in physics went to Donna Strickland, a major accomplishment for any scientist. Yet much of the news coverage has focused on the fact that shes only the third female physicist to receive the...

Could villains clone themselves to take over the world?

Oct 09, 2018 13:03 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science

If asked about clones, most people think of evil sci-fi characters. However, in real life, the word clone often has broader, far more positive applications. Just as office workers replicate documents by using copy...

No black scientist has ever won a Nobel – that’s bad for science, and bad for society

Oct 09, 2018 13:00 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science

Many in the scientific world are celebrating the fact that two women received this years Nobel prizes in physics and chemistry. Donna Strickland and Frances Arnold are only the 20th and 21st female scientists to be...

IPCC 1.5℃ report: here's what the climate science says

Oct 09, 2018 12:59 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science

The worlds climate scientists have spoken: if we want to limit human-induced global warming to 1.5℃ we probably can. But it will be tough, given where were starting from. Thats the conclusion of a new report by the UNs...

Wildfires in Mediterranean Europe will increase by 40% at 1.5°C warming, say scientists

Oct 04, 2018 15:56 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science

Europes Mediterranean regions have strong sunshine, bright blue seas, beautiful beaches, and pretty holiday houses immersed in pine forests that provide welcome shade. It sounds very inviting, but such a scenario is also...