Let’s Talk About Heat Shock Proteins (While Waiting for the Summer)
Do you sometimes wonder why scientists bother to study the development of fruit flies? Or why they care about how the cave fish has lost its eyes? Unfortunately, the relevance…
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What is artistic research? A story by a physicist
An unusual encounter in an intercity train in Russia turned into an adventure of exploring the topic of artistic research. How do artists do research? Explained by a physicist.
The Science Basement at Slush Y Science
We had the greatest pleasure to host a networking event at Y Science - an official side event of Slush 2018 for Life sciences. Read more about the light get-together…
Astronomical Images: When people look at an atlas and see a photograph – A conversation with Joni Tammi
Since the early 20th century, astronomy has been evolving far beyond the optical telescope. While powerful optical telescopes are still very much a viable tool for astronomers, astronomical scientists are…
TSB LEGOT Lab goes to MINI MAKER FAIRe
Welcome to The Science Basement's LEGO Lab! A fun way to learn science
Understanding something as simple as the Sun – A conversation with Lucie Green
Prof. Lucie Green is a solar physicist based at the Mullard Space Science Laboratory, UCL’s Department of Space and Climate Physics. Besides being a great scientist, Lucie Green is also…
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The Tissue Monster (Lost in Translation ep.5)
Lost in translation is a comic about two researchers, Jargon and Jumble, getting into linguistic miscommunications due to the different meanings attached to certain words in their work life as…
What if your antibiotics stop working?
If you are aged 50 and above, you are indebted to antibiotics. The discovery of antibiotics has been a miracle of modern medicine, dramatically extending the life-span of human beings.
Small wins and long nights: What’s a PhD really like?
Insects are revolutionizing the future of animal feed, offering a sustainable, nutrient-packed alternative that slashes resource use and eases environmental strain. Unlike traditional feed sources, insects like black soldier flies,…
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