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British Science Festival: In the driving seat: what's the risk with epilepsy?

Statistics may not be everyone's idea of exciting science, but it supplies vital evidence to shape public policy. Or, as Laura Bonnett believes, it should. She’s been working to influence DVLA policy on granting licences to drivers who’ve suffered seizures. In the Rosalind Franklin Award Lecture at this year’s British Science Festival, she took us through the process. Alan Barker was hooked.
British Science Festival: Shedding light on baby brain injury

Detecting brain damage in newborns is notoriously difficult. Gemma Bale of UCL is helping to develop an innovative method for investigating brain activity – using infrared light. Alan Barker followed her into an area of research that promises to give new hope to babies and their families.
British Science Festival: can astrophysics help to save Earth’s species?

Biodiversity is under threat around the planet. Claire Burke is helping to pioneer a new field to help prevent poaching and possible future extinctions – and it’s called astroecology. In the Daphne Oram Award Lecture at this year’s British Science Festival, Claire introduced and illustrated her work. Alan Barker was there.
British Science Festival - The robot will see you now: the future of medical technology

From AI within pathology to diagnosis techniques for the baby brain injury, Alicia Shephard looks at new innovations in the medical field.