Durham Scientist Sep 24, 2020 3 min A potential new solution to the world plastic problem Authored by Piotr Plaskota Back in April when the whole world had started to come to reality with the coronavirus pandemic, there was in ...
Durham Scientist Mar 30, 2020 5 min STEM degrees: Perception vs Reality Authored by David Walker What studying a STEM subject at Durham is really like and how it’s different to what you probably think. Percept...
Durham Scientist Nov 1, 2019 5 min Why are paper straws so bad? A discussion into the problematic mechanics of paper straws and why they fail from an Engineering standpoint.
Durham Scientist Oct 7, 2019 4 min Emotions in the brain – Are there little people living inside my head? A delve into what is known about the science of emotion, debunking some common misconceptions and highlighting important questions.
Durham Scientist Sep 30, 2019 4 min The Science of Wine It’s Friday night. You have just finished a tough week of work. Do you know what it is time for? – That’s right, Merlot.
Durham Scientist May 5, 2019 6 min Something you may not know about chocolate A discussion about the ingredients, the polymorph structures of chocolate and the appearance of fat bloom on the surface of the chocolate.
Durham Scientist Feb 22, 2019 6 min The face of the new £50 note A look at the four British scientists who are the frontrunners to become the face of the new £50 note. Who would you pick?
Durham Scientist Feb 8, 2019 5 min Cannabis in Society Today A discussion on the topical debate of the legalisation of cannabis, as well as the science behind the drug.
Durham Scientist Oct 12, 2018 3 min Science of the Sesh From pres to paralysis, science says going to Klute was probably a bad idea – let us take you through your night out, one mistake at a time…
Durham Scientist Aug 23, 2018 3 min Is Nicotine a Dangerous Compound to Society? An insight on the mechanism of action of nicotine in the body and how this has an influence on the health of society