Experiments with optical tweezers race to test the laws of quantum mechanics

Nov 08, 2018 16:56 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law Technology

One might think that the optical tweezer a focused laser beam that can trap small particles is old hat by now. After all, the tweezer was invented by Arthur Ashkin in 1970. And he received the Nobel Prize for it this...

Concussion prevention: Sorting through the science to see what's sound

Nov 08, 2018 16:56 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

As his helmet collided violently with his opponents shoulder, Luke Kuechly looked like a life-size bobblehead doll. In an instant, the Carolina Panthers star linebacker suffered yet another concussion. His season, and...

Which country is best to live in? Our calculations say it's not Norway

Nov 08, 2018 16:55 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life

Every year, the United Nations releases the Human Development Index. The HDI is like a countrys report card. In a single number, it tells policymakers and citizens how well a country is doing. This year, Norway was at...

Why inability to cope with uncertainty may cause mental health problems

Nov 08, 2018 16:55 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Not knowing is an uncomfortable experience. As human beings, we are naturally curious. We seek to understand, predict and control it helps us learn and it keeps us safe. Uncertainty can feel dangerous because we cannot...

Alan Turing: visionary, war hero and the only choice for the £50 note

Nov 08, 2018 16:54 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life

The Bank of England has decided that the next prominent figure to feature on the 50 note should be a scientist and have put the call out for nominations from the general public. For me, there is one scientist who stands...

Preston changed its fortunes with 'Corbynomics' – now other cities are doing the same

Nov 08, 2018 16:53 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

I am sure they are an estimable bunch, but Preston Council are not the locomotive of the UK economy. We Conservatives know that it is only a strong private sector economy that can pay for superb public services. When...

Students with hearing loss get a raw deal: a South African case study

Nov 08, 2018 16:51 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Hearing loss is the fourth highest cause of disability globally. The World Health Organisation estimates that there are currently 466 million people with a disabling hearing loss. Two thirds live in low and middle income...