In her Presidential Address at this year’s British Science Festival, Professor Alice Roberts presented a bold and uncompromising picture of modern science from its origins in the 17th century to the crisis it faces today. Is it still the best way to understand reality? Alan Barker writes. Read more
Our blog covers a wide range of topics in science and how it is communicated. We are interested in many different aspects of science policy, education, public engagement, funding and how science fits in our culture and society.
We’re always delighted to see the range of organisations that get involved with British Science Week – from schools to community groups and beyond. Jay Chauhan explains how Westminster City Council celebrated British Science Week and offer some top tips on how to organise your own event. Read more
Hosted by the University of Warwick, the Festival enchanted visitors over 4 days with events that spanned all corners of society and explored things that touch every aspect of our lives. Read more
We read and hear a lot about what motivated former industrial towns and cities to vote in the EU Referendum. But what does Brexit tell us about nostalgia and identity in southern England? Martin Mangler reports from British Science Festival. Read more
We all know that dancing is great for building strength and stamina, but for those of us who wouldn’t call ourselves ‘dancers’ the prospect of attending a dance class can be terrifying. Find out why it shouldn't be. Hannah John reports from #BSF19. Read more
You might wonder what the common factor is between Anthony Hopkins, Chris Packham and Greta Thunberg. The answer is autism. Recent research from University College London found that a process known as ‘camouflaging’ is more prevalent in autistic females. Bana Shriky reports at this year’s British Science Festival. Read more
What does it mean to be human? Do new year’s resolutions have a sinister side? Is there such a thing as a perfect body? These were the questions posed to audiences of the British Science Festival, 2019, by a panel of experts from the University of Birmingham. Michael Pascoe reports. Read more
Girls who play video games are three times more likely to study STEM degrees compared to non-gamers, according to the results of a new study presented at this year's British Science Festival by Dr Anesa Hoseini. Bana Shriky reports. Read more
Diagnosing complex medical conditions can be time-consuming, costly and stressful. Stuart Higgins of the Department of Materials at Imperial College London, is working to create bioelectronic devices that could make multiple diagnostic tests quick, cheap and easy. Alan Barker reports. Read more
During the last two centuries, Antarctica has been the theatre of some of the greatest challenges of science and human endurance, survival, and exploration. It is the focus of a global scientific effort to understand our world. Find out more about how Antarctica is pivotal in the Earth’s climate system and a sensitive barometer of environmental change. Read more
What are the experiences of LGBT people working in STEM fields? What can we do to improve inclusion? A trio of early career researchers at this year’s Out Thinkers session at the British Science Festival discussed. Mike Pascoe reports. Read more
During their talks, delivered at this year’s British Science Festival, Dr Sally Horrocks and Angela Saini, reflected on the historical backdrop of science and what it means to be a woman in science today and in the future. Natalie Masento reports. Read more