Science Spotlight: The Behaviour of Sand with Peter Adesina, Geotechnics
Peter Adesina investigates how the shape, size and distribution of sand particles on a microscopic scale affect behaviour and material properties on a much larger (macro)scale
Issue 1794
25th Feb 2022
Oceans and medicines could die with sharks
Sharks are fascinating creatures that have been living on Earth since before the dinosaurs, thanks to their mighty mouths AND mighty immune systems.
The protein paradox
Science Writer Carmen Garcia Sebego on how RNA has provided a new perspective on primate evolution
The burden of antibiotic resistance
New study finds that antibiotic resistance claimed over 1.2 million lives across the world in 2019 alone
The Collaboration Review
Anthony McCarten’s new play about Andy Warhol and Jean Michel Basquiat wants to poke fun at the economics of market, how feeble it is, how fickle it is.
Imperial fifth worst in UK for state school intake
Imperial has stagnated while Oxbridge soar to commendable heights
Minimum A levels and longer repayment period in HE shake-up
The repayment period will increase from 30 to 40 years, and students may need at least to E grades to apply for student finance.
Sandergone - Controversial CFO at Imperial no Muir
Muir Sanderson, the CFO and “de-facto COO” of Imperial College London, has resigned.