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World Health Organization and TikTok to Collaborate for Science-Based Wellbeing

Sci&Tech Editor Sophie Webb considers the announcement of a collaboration between the World Health Organization and online platform TikTok

The Secret of Ageing? How Your Cheek Cells Could Predict Your Future

Sci&Tech Writer Lauren Dicken explains the science behind CheekAge, a new technology which uses our epigenetic markers to reveal secrets about how we age

‘Most Impressive Comet of the Year’ To Be Seen Over Birmingham

As the A3 comet is due to be visible over Birmingham this autumn, Treasurer Colby Lazcano explores the history of comet-watching, providing some tips on how to view comets from home

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education: Pros and Cons

Gaming Editor Louis Wright weighs up the advantages and disadvantages of using AI as a learning tool in the classroom

Looking for Life: an interview with Professor Aumery Triaud

Sci&Tech Editor Georgia Brooks interviews Aumery Triaud to discuss his research into exoplanets, the role of science in society, and astronomy in Antarctica.

The Birmingham Institute of Forest Research: Free-Air Carbon Enrichment

Deputy Editor Charlie O'Keeffe visits the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research, to learn more about ongoing experiments to determine the effects of increased carbon dioxide on our forests

Solar farms in space are possible, say the Universities of Surrey and Swansea

Sci&Tech Writer Yankie Chow investigates new research on the possibility of solar farms generating clean energy in space

Gaza Strip Conflict: The Influence of Technology

Gaming Editor Louis Wright explains the role of technology in the communication difficulties faced by civilians in the Gaza strip conflict.

Instant Evolution: Artificial Intelligence algorithm designs ‘walking-robot’ from scratch

Sci&Tech Editor Sanskriti Shelke reports on an independently generated AI robot

ChatGPT beats the Turing Test

Gaming Editor Louis Wright discusses what ChatGPT beating the Turing Test could mean for how we as humans test AI in the future.

Wind is the main source of electricity generation in the UK for the first time

Sci&Tech Writer Amy Frith celebrates this sustainable milestone for the UK, while warning not to disregard its limitations

Are gene-edited vegetables the future of healthy eating?

Digital Editor Weronika Bialek explores the potential of gene-edited fruits and vegetables in the fight for healthier diets