Switching gears: The future of our personal transportation
As the debate around the effects of climate change finally transitions into action, Tom Gwilliam reviews the world’s options for the future of public transport.
Category Archives: Science & Environment
The Crisis of Antibiotic Resistance
Alarmingly rapid rise in antibiotic resistance should concern all of us.
The Correlation Between Physical and Mental Health
How entangled is our mental and physical health? Much more than you may think, they are intertwined from the beginning of your life to a remarkable degree.
Need for Speed: Coronavirus
With the unemployment rate hitting peaks from the past three years and education being hindered for young people across the UK, it is evident that we must have a vaccine as soon as possible. The challenge in all of this, though, is the urgency.
COVID-19: When will this nightmare end?
As the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic Alexander Wilson looks to Sweden to see how they have tackled the crisis in their own unique way.
Daniel C. Esty: 40 Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future
Amidst the deluge of tragic news stemming from the current coronavirus crisis, one slightly more encouraging narrative has been the decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. However, unless emissions are reduced yet further, it is likely we will still miss the target of avoiding a one
When Greta Thunberg Came to Town: School Strike 4 Climate
Video by Ollie Pitt Chaos. Trampling. Injuries. This is what was feared by the emergency services as thousands descended on College Green to watch Greta Thunberg speak in a hastily arranged Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate event. Luckily, this did not occur, although that is
When Berkeley Met… Colin
Recently, Berkeley Squares has had the privilege of chatting to astronomer, author and keynote speaker, Colin Stuart. In this When Berkeley Meets…, we cover numerous topics ranging from his start in astronomy and his likelihood of making it to space, to his predictions for the
5 minute theories: Small nuclear reactors
In an age increasingly aware of where our energy comes from, Peter Hyland takes a look at another potential source of power.
Micro plastic, macro effect
The microplastic threat has recently gained a higher profile due to media coverage and environmental campaigns. However, the effects on humans are largely unknown, and possibly significant.
