I am O’Reilly, Lord of the Idiots
Bill O’Reilly, American media personality and champion of making completely unfounded statements. Here are a few examples of Bill O’Reilly at his worst (or best depending on whether you are looking for sanity or entertainment value).
5 things you need to know: The biggest science fails
Everyone has an impact on nature and the natural world, whether we like it or not, and almost everyone is concerned about it. Here are some people who, though often with the best intentions at heart, have done things that just make you want to put your head in your hands and cry.
Weird Science: Wrong science in the media
Science in the media is good: it raises awareness of the challenges that face today’s scientists, and keeps the public abreast of key developments in science-based areas such as healthcare. It is increasingly apparent, however, that journalists walk a thin line between healthy reporting of current science events and dangerous misinformation.
Darwin’s birthday has aroused new tension this week over the intolerances of theism and atheism toward one another. James Ricketts illustrates.
The green potential of an industrial past
Emma Summerscales discusses the carbon capture garden project with Dr Pete Manning.
According to the recently released annual Shark attack report by the University of Florida, Shark attacks are on the rise.
Weird Animal of the Week: the Parrotfish
This week’s weird animal, the Parrotfish and it’s bizarre gender bending habits.
The beastly reality of bestiality
‘Animal sex’ is a term used in a much too positive light. Science Editor Mark Atwill runs down 9 of the strangest animal mating facts that might put off.
Twitter more addictive than cigarettes
#psychological_study reveals we simply cannot resist social media.
Weird Science: Chilled monkey brains
An interesting experiment has revealed that our brains our not as different from monkeys’ as we’d probably like to think.
Picture This: Derek Acorah’s answering machine
A machine is invented that can convert brainwaves into physical speech. James Ricketts comments on the possibilities of mind control!
5 things you need to know about … 5 science lies taught at school
5 facts that you’ve always known were true … but never were.
James Simpson interviews Prof. Barry Hirst on new opportunities for postgraduate study.
New funding granted to Newcastle University to pioneer original IVF technique.
Amateur lego space exploration. It really is amazing.
5 things you need to know about … people who don’t dumb down science
5 of the most influential and exciting men in science.
A comical artistic take on Newt Gingrich’s space-based aspirations.
Newcastle biodiversity initiative kicks off with ‘urban orchard’ project.
The Mystery of the Blue Balls.
Mark Atwill explores the Mystery of the Raining Blue Balls.
Shaun Butcher and Mark Atwill’s top 5 technologies of 2011.
I’m a Polar Bear get me out of here!
Emma Summerscales discusses the long term implications of man-made climate change.
Mark Condon explains the dangers of over-using and abusing antibiotics.
Tom Feltham tells us 5 things that we should all know about climate change
Shaun Butcher gives us 3 of this years must have gadgets
Peter Style explores the complexities of Spider Webs
Lauren Tough explains that we can’t be a society of vegetarians, but we can all do our bit to curb the environmental consequences
Movember is over, but not necessarily in the natural world. Tom Feltham explores animals with a hairy top lip
Emma Summerscales fills us in on the often overlooked realities of climate change
Uni Scientists conduct research into shrinkage of Antarctic Landmass
Tops games for your Christmas list
Shaun Butcher gives us a list of the must have games this Christmas
Limitless Future with Cognitive Enhancers
Lauren Tough explains all about cognitive enhancers
Astronauts have ‘returned’ from a successful Mars Voyage
The Prospect of Another Hard Winter
Winter is coming soon, and it will be another tough one
Mark Atwill discusses the nocebo effect
5 Science myths that are false
Mark Atwill shares 5 of the strangest deaths in history
Newcastle University scientists lead research into the genetic treatment of skin blstering diseases
Marie Curie: The importance and significance of the esteemed and honoured figure
Lauren Tough explains why we should all ‘Open Up To Mouth Cancer Awareness Week 13th-19th Novemeber’
