Stem Cells: What Are They and Should Scientists Keep Using Them?
By Maria Somova, Year 12, Stem Cells are the only type of cells that are able to self-renew, and recreate, or become…
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Can Conflict Be Avoided? Exploring Human Nature Through History and Biology
By Emre Emirbayer (Y12) Throughout the course of civilization, war and conflict have been unavoidable features in the organization of…
The Brilliant Biology Behind Breadmaking
By Dariga Atayeva, Year 12 Have you ever wondered how bread is made? Where the smell comes from? And what…
Behaviour: Nature or Nurture?
By Chuyin Jin, Year 12 Have you ever wondered where and how your behaviour is shaped? Is it determined by…
The Science behind Personality Disorders
By Blaise Dupont, Year 12 Mental health is one of the key aspects to our overall well-being, and easily one…
The life changing magic of Brain-Computer Interfaces
By Anatole Tahintzi, Year 12 Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) are devices that can facilitate direct communication between the brain and electronic…
A Look at Progeria: Unpacking the Science of Premature Ageing
By Anatole Tahintzi, Year 12 Progeria, also called Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), is an extremely rare genetic disorder, affecting approximately…
The case for vaccines
By Sophie Aubakirova, Year 12 Vaccinations are an essential tool for preventing the spread of infectious diseases. By introducing a…
Artificial Organs: Where We’re At
By Anatole Tahintzi, Year 12 It may sound like science fiction, but artificial organs are becoming an ever more real…