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Is the UK falling behind in the semiconductor arms race?
With growing geopolitical tensions and an underwhelming level of investment, the UK may not be doing enough to revive the domestic semiconductor industry
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Sunak science: Can the new PM be trusted?
With (another) new prime minister in power, we investigate his record on science and how that might impact the UK's scientific community
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Chemistry of KA-BOOM!
Heading to a fireworks display this year? Find out about the chemistry that makes it all possible.
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Underground Soundtrack of 2021
Blake Crompton rounds up albums which often that go under the radar for best releases of 2021
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Earth Day 2021: World leaders on climate change
As the climate crisis heats up, Blake Crompton considers why this year's Earth Day was so imporant.
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Magnesium: A new frontier for industrial materials
Scientists are on the cusp of harnessing more environmentally-friendly magnesium alloys.
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Not So Sci-Fi: Warp Speed Ahead?
'Punch it Chewie' - Blake Crompton investigates 'warp drives', in the first of a series where we discover the science behind science fiction
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In the Paperwork: The Future of UK Science Legislation
The pandemic has somewhat overshadowed Brexit in recent months. Blake Crompton explores the often unreported details of resulting scientific policy.
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ALL CAPS: The Legacy of MF DOOM, Rap's Greatest Supervillain
A brief look into the wisdom of MF DOOM, and why you should be listening to him right this second.
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The Revolution of Sustainable Plastics
Blake Crompton explores the potential for bioplastics in a world plagued by the waste we've created.
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Protein folding: AI's new frontier
Blake Crompton describes how artificial intelligence is helping us unpack the decades old protein-folding problem
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Beans on Toast: 2 for 1 on albums for your heart and soul this year
Blake Crompton covers the upcoming albums from folk artist Beans on Toast and the plethora of talent held within, comparing the new records to his previous works