Pills full of needles

This story is the first of a category I'd like to introduce to the blog: every week (at least) one interesting, weird or wonderful science news story will appear on this page of the blog, so keep on checking! Everyone knows that injections are no fun. While most of us are able to get through …

So what do you do?

This is a question that I encounter often. In pubs, at a friend's house party, at work, from my parents. Some people want a simple answer, some are interested in learning more about me as a person or might already know what my job title is, but actually want to know what it entails. In …

GM foods – a new hope?

On a recent trip to the US, I noticed a large amount of food products being labelled as “GMO-free” and while I had heard about GMOs and was vaguely aware of how they were being produced, the label struck me as a warning. These labels seemed to imply that GM foods might be something to …

Taking care of your Mental Health during a PhD

I have always wanted to do a PhD. During my undergraduate, I was taught by inspiring people who showed me the magic of research and after skipping a Master’s degree due to financial reasons, I started my PhD at King’s College in January 2016. At this point, I was so full of excitement and confidence …