Working From Home Vectors by Vecteezy By Nadine Mirza A few weeks ago we witnessed an announcement pertaining to the current lockdown, memorable for the science it featured. Not because of what it said- but that we had no idea what it said. Fast paced jargon with an offensive onslaught of figures, missing labels and … Continue reading Sci comm from your sofa
The Manchester 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness 2020 (Lockdown Edition)
Sleeping rough on Mosley Street, Manchester by Jason Chu Over 5,500 people in Greater Manchester are homeless. In Manchester, that's about 1,800 and in Salford it's close to 1,100. These are people who have to live on the streets or in temporary accommodation. These numbers do not include the hidden homeless, who survive by staying … Continue reading The Manchester 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness 2020 (Lockdown Edition)
Development of the placenta and influence on long-term health
By Atalie Scrivener When we think of the placenta (afterbirth), it is easy to imagine a simple connection. A one-way transport system of nutrients from mother to baby. Our focus is often drawn to the developing baby, but lately there has been growing interest in the placenta and the cells that orchestrate its function. After all, … Continue reading Development of the placenta and influence on long-term health
Aptamer biosensors to measure PAR dynamics in living cells
By Malini Dey Background to my project Our bodies are made up of very small live units called cells. Cells are like cities, that are constantly evolving and regenerating, and full of buildings which are represented by DNA (the chemical 'letters' that make up the genetic code in the cells). These cells undergo cell division … Continue reading Aptamer biosensors to measure PAR dynamics in living cells
Autumn nature walks in Manchester to beat the lockdown blues
By Leoma Williams It’s that time of year again… that's right, lockdown! In addition to zoom quizzes and binging netflix true crime docs, lockdown means lots of outdoor socialising and wandering through green spaces. Luckily Manchester is currently in glorious autumn colour and, when the rain abates, you can’t beat a stroll through one of … Continue reading Autumn nature walks in Manchester to beat the lockdown blues
Sound of Silence: the benefits of doing nothing
How learning to do nothing is great for your wellbeing, and tips on how to achieve in a busy bee city. The Prequel As a kid, my parents taught me a rare skill: How to be bored. This was the time when the pinnacle of my home hi-tech was Windows 95 screensavers and printing pics … Continue reading Sound of Silence: the benefits of doing nothing
Hive Vibes (November 2020)
A Wellbeing Welcome Welcome all to Hive Vibes, our monthly wellbeing bulletin. We are Jack and Olivia, your wellbeing sub-editors for 2020-21! Now that the nerves (or hangovers) are settled from freshers and you’ve hopefully settled into your new home and studies, we’re here to provide a rundown on the past, present and future of … Continue reading Hive Vibes (November 2020)
Stoptober (how to quit addictive things – in a good way!)
By Olivia Wong We know what you’re thinking. Not you too, Research Hive – haven't we all had to stop enough of our lives already in this pandemic? ……and now you’re trying to ruin October by shamelessly renaming it ‘Stoptober’? Are you sure you don’t secretly work for the government? Hold your horses for we’re … Continue reading Stoptober (how to quit addictive things – in a good way!)
Self-harm and aggression: two sides of the same coin?
By Matina Shafti @MatinaPsy Self-harm and aggression are harmful behaviours that can have severe consequences for both the individual and those around them. These behaviours are prevalent across the world, making it a global health issue. On the surface, it might seem that self-harm and aggression are two completely different behaviours. After all, one is … Continue reading Self-harm and aggression: two sides of the same coin?
Is a fulfilling scientific career just a Tweet away?
Claudio Toledo@flickr By Nadine Mirza Forbes, Science and Nature have sung the praises of science on Twitter for years, and it’s never been easier to enhance your career with the bird app. Twitter gets a bad rep for the controversies on its platform, the most hilarious being a recent dispute instigated by the editor of … Continue reading Is a fulfilling scientific career just a Tweet away?
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