THE BLOG
What if the Sun Went Out?
Have you ever wondered what keeps the Sun burning in vacuum? Or why is it shrinking? Then this article is for you. The Sun, however many people think it is, is not a ball of burning gas. Instead, at the centre of this star, an exotic reaction takes place, causing the...
Tiny Wings, Giant Thoughts: What Fruit Flies and I Have in Common
Depending on where you are in the world, when you think of Cambridge University, you might picture vast halls, ancient libraries, mad scientists with hair that looks like it has been electrocuted, dusty chalkboards or students with long, jet black gowns billowing...
Tardigrades, Antifreeze and MOXIE: Could a Living Organism Survive on Mars?
Did you know that living organisms could survive on Mars? Or that humans might have to colonise the Red Planet? Come with me on this fantastic journey through the realms of biology, physics and chemistry as we explore this hypothetical scenario that one day could come...
What If Earth’s Gravity Doubled?
If Earth’s gravity doubled, it would have a variety of negative effects on humanity. Bridges, designed to only hold up a certain amount, would collapse and fall! Cars would no longer be able to draw fuel from their tanks and would stop in a few seconds. Breathing...