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This week in Science (21-10-08)
A weekly summary of interesting headlines in Science and Technology
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Science
A brief introduction to AlphaFold
A beginner's introduction to AlphaFold, the AI from DeepMind that predicts protein structure. The first article in a longer series about bioinformatics.
Science
Deep-sea mining: menace to the oceans or a new hope?
Proponents of deep-sea mining argue t provides an environmentally friendly alternative to terrestrial mining. However, others believe that too much is still unknown about the deep sea.
Books
The Girl with the Louding Voice - a heart-breaking and heart-warming read
A review of Abi Daré’s 2020 debut novel that explores the importance of education and autonomy for young women and girls living in poverty in Nigeria.
Culture
The Most Magical Show There Ever Was
Frozen’s stage adaptation is filled with amazing effects that will make anyone aged 5 to 85 gape in awe.
Opinion
Do PhD supervisors only guide PhDs to write good dissertations?
What is the role of PhD supervisors when it comes to supervising PhDs?
Environment
Direct air capture - The real solution?
The promising technology of direct air capture is still in its early days
Environment
Sustainability requires a broader definition of technology
Sustainable 'technologies' should have a broader definition that encompasses nature-based solutions
News
Column on the data breach response
Felix columnist Rupert D'Toriano on the data breach
News
"Enormous" data breach result of Imperial College blunder
Felix has discovered that Imperial College London accidentally released the personal data of thousands of students
Sport
Imperial takes on the Henley Regattas
A year that many of us will remember in a bad light was one of success and celebration for one of the universities’ sports clubs.
Culture
Ten Reasons Why I'm Wiser
A play based on real letters from Londoners, 10 Reasons Why is just the start of the Arcola Theatre’s “Today I’m Wiser” festival.