Tag: science
Branding For Science And Tech Enterprises: 6 Tips For Success
It's no secret that science and technology enterprises play an ever-increasing role in the world's economy. In the last half of this century, they have been responsible for a large part of the world's industrial production. The increasing number also means that many more science and tech entrepreneurs are looking to make their mark in…
Covid-19 inspired next generation of scientists, claims study
The coronavirus pandemic has inspired more than a third (35%) of children to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), new data from Thales suggests. According to its figures, children in the UK are most inspired to be doctors or nurses (29%) and astronauts (25%). Youngsters have also been particularly engaged by scientific…
COVID-19 made school kids more interested in STEM, survey reveals
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a generation of schoolchildren interested in a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), research has revealed. A survey of 1,000 kids aged 11-17 revealed 83 per cent have been learning about the pandemic by watching the news - with 71 per cent asking their parents about the virus…
Watch stunning NASA footage of Perseverance Rover
NASA has just released stunning video of its Perseverance rover landing on Mars - see below. The footage covers the final minutes of last week's descent, up to the point where the robot's wheels make contact with the ground. The sequence shows a whirl of dust and grit being kicked up as the vehicle is…
NASA Perseverance Rover lands on Mars
The NASA Perseverance rover landed at Mars' Jezero Crater on February 18 nearly seven months after its takeoff to the Red Planet. Perseverance becomes the fifth NASA rover to ever touch down on Mars after Sojourner, twin rovers Spirit and Opportunity and Curiosity. Perseverance will spend the coming years scouring for signs of ancient microbial life in a historic mission that…
Labrador litter takes part in genetic study to breed best guide dogs
This adorable litter of puppies is among the first to take part in a pioneering genetic study to help breed the best possible guide dogs. The 10, six-week-old Labradors are the face of a major research project by Guide Dogs to better understand what makes a successful working guide dog partnership. More than 3,000 trainee…
Scientist is Young Brits’ dream job, claims survey
Britain is set for a boom in inventors, astronauts, and engineers - as youngsters say becoming a scientist is their dream job. A survey of 18-24-year-olds found the idea of working on complex research to further their knowledge, to be their ideal career path. The allure of white lab coats and scientific discovery beat the…
Swim warning to Parkinson’s disease sufferers
Scientists have warned Parkinson’s sufferers using a deep brain stimulation device to be cautious about swimming after a group of people reported losing their ability to swim. According to a study by the American Academy of Neurology, the swimming skills of nine individuals deteriorated once they had deep brain stimulation…
Is anybody out there? Men more enthusiastic about talking to aliens
When it comes to speaking to aliens, men are more enthusiastic than women. Almost two thirds (65%) of men want to reach out to extraterrestrials, compared to 47% of women. Research from the University of Oxford, announced at the British Science Festival, also revealed that if alien beings contacted earth, Britons would pick scientists (39.4%)…
Elon Musk hopes to put brain-reading implant in human by 2020
Elon Musk is hoping patients with severe neurological conditions will be able to test wireless technology connecting the human brain to computers as soon as 2020. The SpaceX founder’s startup Neuralink has sought approval from the US Food and Drug Administration and has already tested its technology on a monkey, which was able to control…
