As I'm aiming for a wide range of topics of course I'm going to discuss the BIG one... funnily enough I feel like while this is the big topic amongst UK scientists and non-scientists alike not a huge amount of the details are known about what Brexit will do to UK science. There are many unknowns … Continue reading Brexit – what will it actually mean for UK science?!
Energy – where do we go next?
As in keeping with the controversy theme I wanted to write my second blog on the controversy that surrounds the energy system in the UK. From what I can tell nuclear energy seems to be a highly considered option but if it's so good why is there so much controversy involved? There is very little resistance … Continue reading Energy – where do we go next?
Henrietta Lacks – mother of modern Science
Welcome to blog no.1....! My blogs are both a combination of politics and science - the two worlds combining in, let's face it, what can sometimes be an unfavourable way. I feel like this is something that should have more of a spotlight and also is involved in a lot of controversy. Henrietta Lacks is regarded … Continue reading Henrietta Lacks – mother of modern Science
Welcome!
So this is my first dip into the pool of blogging... scary stuff! My aim is to discuss the mixture between where science and politics meet (and sometimes clash!) and to discuss the controversies that are often found in the overlapping region between the two. As I want to get feedback on the direction you guys … Continue reading Welcome!
Snappy Science 