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The Building Blocks of Life Can Be Found Anywhere—Including Space 

The Building Blocks of Life Can Be Found Anywhere—Including Space 

Leo Kelly discusses how a sample from Asteroid Bennu reveals that the basics of life may not be limited to our planet.

Frogs Are Experiencing the Greatest Disease Threat to Biodiversity Ever

Frogs Are Experiencing the Greatest Disease Threat to Biodiversity Ever

Isa Arellano reveals a lesser known pandemic that is considered by scientists to be one of the leading threats to the entirety of the world's amphibian population.

Is AI The Enemy? How QUB is Reforming Assessments to Keep Up With the Modern World.

Is AI The Enemy? How QUB is Reforming Assessments to Keep Up With the Modern World.

Oisín Cheshire analyses QUB's AI policy in assessment.

The Future of Medicine? Reflections from the Health.Tech conference on AI in healthcare

The Future of Medicine? Reflections from the Health.Tech conference on AI in healthcare

Zoe Pearse discusses her key takeaways from attending the global health.tech summit in Switzerland.

AI and Cross-Border Research: QUB–UCD Partnership Could Tackle Health Pressures 

Aditwaa Vijayasundar discusses the implications of the AI-focused partnership between QUB and UCD.

The Superbowl Ad That Sparked a Debate About AI’s Future

The Superbowl Ad That Sparked a Debate About AI’s Future

Following Anthropic's striking Super Bowl ads, Leo Kelly explains the ad-based rivalry between OpenAI and Anthropic.

Could Other Nations’ Pasts Be Our Future? A New Era of Drug Policy in Ireland 

Could Other Nations’ Pasts Be Our Future? A New Era of Drug Policy in Ireland 

Michael McQuillan considers countries' alternative drug policies, and how it may play out for Ireland.

The Ultimate ReFresher’s Hangover Guide

The Ultimate ReFresher’s Hangover Guide

Ever fancied knowing what's really happening to your body during a hangover? Ellen Lundy reports on the science behind the headaches and the nausea, including some tips and tricks to help you along th…

The Rise of AI and the Fall of Collectivism: How AI is Impacting Scientific Research

The Rise of AI and the Fall of Collectivism: How AI is Impacting Scientific Research

Isa Arellano gives the rundown on a recent study explaining how AI benefits individuals but harms collective science.

How Do We Fight the UK’s Most Common Cancer?

How Do We Fight the UK’s Most Common Cancer?

Sean Colligan discusses screening tests for prostate cancer, including PSA tests and EpiSwitch blood tests. Focusing on the problems, benefits, and controversies, as well as the key question – where d…

Are You Sure You Want That Ham Sandwich?

Are You Sure You Want That Ham Sandwich?

Zoe Pearse reveals the lesser known carcinogen in our lives: ham and it's ultra-processed relatives.

Species Extinction in 2025: The State of Life on Our Planet

Species Extinction in 2025: The State of Life on Our Planet

Isa Arellano discusses the ramifications of increasing rates of species extinctions in recent years.

The Poo Pill That Could Save Your Life — and How Koalas Beat Us to It

The Poo Pill That Could Save Your Life — and How Koalas Beat Us to It

Zoe Pearson reveals the shocking use of poo as medicine and how nature did it first.

Cold Water Swimming: Because Therapy is Expensive, and the Sea is Free

Cold Water Swimming: Because Therapy is Expensive, and the Sea is Free

Zoe Pearse discusses the surprising health benefits of taking a Baltic swim.

Breakthrough ME/CFS Blood Test Could End Decades of Misdiagnosis

Breakthrough ME/CFS Blood Test Could End Decades of Misdiagnosis

New UK research promises a diagnostic revolution using DNA folding, but how close are we to real change? Beth Emerson analyses.

After the Vape Ban, Are Students Turning to Riskier Alternatives?

After the Vape Ban, Are Students Turning to Riskier Alternatives?

Harry Moore discusses the debated ramifications of the UK government's disposable vaping ban.

Swapping Private Jets for Rockets: Why We Should Be Skeptical of Space Tourism  

Swapping Private Jets for Rockets: Why We Should Be Skeptical of Space Tourism  

By Alicia McCormack There are a multitude of crippling problems on Earth – starvation, poverty, disease, abuse. Meanwhile an abundance

Shockwaves through my kitchen; What has Ireland got to do with earthquakes?

Shockwaves through my kitchen; What has Ireland got to do with earthquakes?

Katie McShane discusses Ireland's involvement in seismology, highlighting the ‘Quake Shake’ program by DIAS, allowing citizens to monitor global earthquakes. Despite being relatively stable, Ireland h…

Dire Wolves and the Dilemma of De-extinction 

Dire Wolves and the Dilemma of De-extinction 

Mia Constantinescu analyses the recent "de-extinction" of the dire wolf and the need for modern conservation.

Raining Again: The Battle of Irish Skies and Irish Stars

Raining Again: The Battle of Irish Skies and Irish Stars

Ciarán Mallon reflects on the curse of Irish weather and the battles our amateur astronomers face because of it.

Anti-Climate Corporatocracy’s New Clothes: An Analysis Of the $667 Million Lawsuit Against Greenpeace

Anti-Climate Corporatocracy’s New Clothes: An Analysis Of the $667 Million Lawsuit Against Greenpeace

Daniel Rankin writes on the contemporary influence of corporations in stifling environmentalist protests.

The Caffeine Balance: Tips for Students During Exams

The Caffeine Balance: Tips for Students During Exams

Chloe Jacob writes on the balance of when and how to use caffeine while studying for exam season.

The Price of Paradise: A First-hand Look at Zante’s Failing Conservation Efforts

The Price of Paradise: A First-hand Look at Zante’s Failing Conservation Efforts

Mia Constantinescu reports on her experience working with the Mediterranean Marine Life Centre in turtle conservation and the impact of tourists on their conservation.

Armagh Observatory: A 200-Year Legacy

Armagh Observatory: A 200-Year Legacy

Caleb Todd delves into the rich history of Northern Ireland's Armagh Observatory.

Flu Season in Belfast: A Student’s Guide to Surviving the Flu

Flu Season in Belfast: A Student’s Guide to Surviving the Flu

Iosif gives a student's guide on what the flu is and how to avoid it!

Astronomy for Everyone: How to Observe the Night Sky in 2025

Astronomy for Everyone: How to Observe the Night Sky in 2025

Ciarán Mallon breaks down the highlights of astronomy for the year and how anyone can view them.

Dry January: I Went to a Club Sober – and Survived

Dry January: I Went to a Club Sober – and Survived

Mia Constantinescu reflects on a Dry January, as well as how to make sober socialising more accessible.

Seasonal Depression: Staying Warm, Well and on Top of It All Winter 

Seasonal Depression: Staying Warm, Well and on Top of It All Winter 

Mia Constantinescu dives into Seasonal-Affective Disorder and how to battle it in the coming winter.

Cycle Syncing: Tailoring Exercise to Your Menstrual Cycle

Cycle Syncing: Tailoring Exercise to Your Menstrual Cycle

Chloe Jacob investigates the science behind cycle syncing and its benefits.

A Cure for ‘Plant Blindness’: The Worrying Decline of Our Native Plants

A Cure for ‘Plant Blindness’: The Worrying Decline of Our Native Plants

Olwen Simpson delves into the world of our native plants and their consistent decline.