Sexy Science

Focus on lowering bad cholesterol not increasing the good for healthy heart

By on 20th May 2012

A study published in The Lancet disputes the commonly held theory that ‘good cholesterol’ protects against coronary heart disease

Focus on lowering bad cholesterol

Elements podcast #4 – chocolate, iPads, magnetic soap and healthy bones

By on 27th March 2012

In the latest Elements podcast we look at the science that goes into an iPad, how magnetic soap could help clean up oil spills, and much more.

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Wonder materials: Q&A with Dr Mark Miodownik

By on 13th February 2012

Self-healing concrete? Really? Yes, really! Watch Mark Miodownik explain how.

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How fast can we fly?

By on 10th February 2012

Please take your seat and fasten your seat belt, says your captain, Daryl Ilbury, we’re about to go hypersonic.

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Storify: The post-UN summit conference on noncommunicable diseases

By on 7th February 2012

Cambridge University hosted a conference earlier this year to discuss issues which arose after the UN summit on Noncommunicable diseases and mental health management in developing countries.

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Read this carefully so that you will understand it. When you come home we will show you the model. Lots of love, Daddy

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