Laura Leay, Ph.D.What even is meat?Meat is a good source of protein but do we really need it? Can we get all the nutrition we need from alternative food products?Jan 16, 20232Jan 16, 20232
Laura Leay, Ph.D.The great debate about cutting down forests as fuel for power stationsBurning wood releases a lot of greenhouse gas emissions and the loss of habitat can be terrible. But is there more to it?Dec 6, 20226Dec 6, 20226
Laura Leay, Ph.D.The multiverse: a battle between physicistsAn epic tale of logic, philosophy, mathematical theories and the Marvel Universe, AKA: What some very smart people think might be happeningNov 21, 20221Nov 21, 20221
Laura Leay, Ph.D.What can toxins do for you?Whether found in nature or made by humans, although toxins can be harmful, some can have beneficial effects too. Biochemistry explains why.Oct 6, 2022Oct 6, 2022
Laura Leay, Ph.D.An introduction to the motor inside your electric vehicleWhy doesn’t an electric car have gears? Why do some have really low range compared to cars with internal combustion engines? find out here.Sep 25, 20221Sep 25, 20221
Laura Leay, Ph.D.A simple guide to cryptocurrency and NFTsA straightforward guide from the perspective of a complete crypto novice: what is it and what’s the point?Sep 1, 20221Sep 1, 20221
Laura Leay, Ph.D.Is space exploration worth it?There’s a lot of drama in space travel — scientific discoveries, greenhouse gas emissions, races to be the first — but what have we gained?Aug 12, 20223Aug 12, 20223
Laura Leay, Ph.D.What we still don’t know about how animals huntThe world is a vast place, still with secrets to unlock. While some scientists are learning more about space and sub-atomic particles…Jul 18, 2022Jul 18, 2022
Laura Leay, Ph.D.An imporant first step towards buildings that are also rechargeable batteriesScientists have developed the world’s first rechargeable cement-based battery but what would it take to start building houses out of them?Jun 15, 20223Jun 15, 20223
Laura Leay, Ph.D.An expert view on sustainabilityIt’s a buzzword that seems to be used a lot with little thought to what it actually means. How can you tell if something is sustainable?Jun 7, 20221Jun 7, 20221
