Pigeon Robots: The Neurology Behind Conspiracy Theories Highlighting the recent advancements made about pigeon navigation mechanisms, and evaluating why some people come to believe pigeons are robots. UCL Science Magazine • Biology
The Dynamic Resilience of Barbara McClintock and her Jumping Genes A founding cytogeneticist who uncovered the mystery of genes before the DNA helix’s discovery wasn’t applauded for her discoveries for 40 years. She is the only woman to receive a solo Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. UCL Science Magazine • She Shapes Science
Carol Jennings: A Catalyst in Alzheimer’s Research When we think of scientific breakthroughs, we often picture researchers, laboratories, and Nobel laureates. Yet many advances are shaped by collaboration between scientists and those living the condition. One such individual whose experience contributed to progress is Carol Jennings. UCL Science Magazine • She Shapes Science
Rachel Carson and the roots of environmentalism The American biologist and writer ignited a fiery backlash with her environmentalist writing, but is now recognised as a towering figure in modern ecology. UCL Science Magazine • She Shapes Science
Stellar Representation: Cecilia Payne and Her Legacy in Astrophysics Recapping the life, struggles and achievements of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin. The first female professor at Harvard University. UCL Science Magazine • She Shapes Science
Opening the Universe: How Dr Sheila Kanani Is Changing Who Science Is For Following Dr Sheila Kanani MBE’s journey from the classroom to an EDI ambassador for science and space outreach projects. UCL Science Magazine • She Shapes Science
Rachel Carson and the roots of environmentalism The American biologist and writer ignited a fiery backlash with her environmentalist writing, but is now recognised as a towering figure in modern ecology. UCL Science Magazine • She Shapes Science
Stellar Representation: Cecilia Payne and Her Legacy in Astrophysics Recapping the life, struggles and achievements of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin. The first female professor at Harvard University. UCL Science Magazine • She Shapes Science
Opening the Universe: How Dr Sheila Kanani Is Changing Who Science Is For Following Dr Sheila Kanani MBE’s journey from the classroom to an EDI ambassador for science and space outreach projects. UCL Science Magazine • She Shapes Science
