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Mar 28, 20223 min read

Beyond Boundaries in Science

Sai Potteru breaks down the subtleties of scientific academia by looking at the links between various fields, and places emphasis on the...

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SATNAVmagazine

Mar 28, 20222 min read

Tomorrow’s World, Today

Luca Adly contemplates the striking intersection of pop culture and the trajectories of technological development past, present and...

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The long struggle for full representation of women in science

SATNAVmagazine

Jun 6, 20213 min read

The long struggle for full representation of women in science

Daisy Cave exposes the misogyny faced by female scientists throughout history

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Spot-the-duplicate: the rise of fake images in science

SATNAVmagazine

Jun 6, 20213 min read

Spot-the-duplicate: the rise of fake images in science

Katie Fegan discusses the impact of image manipulation in academic papers, and the whistleblowers fighting for scientific integrity

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A message of warning to civilizations of the future

SATNAVmagazine

Jun 6, 20214 min read

A message of warning to civilizations of the future

Mia Wroe inspects how messages of doom can be communicated to those beyond our time

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Protests against the Thirty Meter Telescope: Is tradition preventing us from scientific discoveries?

SATNAVmagazine

Jun 6, 20214 min read

Protests against the Thirty Meter Telescope: Is tradition preventing us from scientific discoveries?

Oriana Pateiro Pacheco explores the fine line dividing the blend of science and advancement from culture and community

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Blood, sweat & tears: The saga of Silicon Valley's greatest scandal

SATNAVmagazine

Jun 6, 20213 min read

Blood, sweat & tears: The saga of Silicon Valley's greatest scandal

Rain Speake dives into a company that based its ground-breaking technology on lies

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Concorde: How the supersonic dream came to an end

SATNAVmagazine

Jun 6, 20213 min read

Concorde: How the supersonic dream came to an end

Sam Lee relives the crash of Air France and what this did to the reputation of the Concorde

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The problem with polymers: plastic waste in scientific research

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Jun 6, 20213 min read

The problem with polymers: plastic waste in scientific research

Sophie Byrne highlights the actions that researchers can take to reduce their contribution to the plastic waste crisis.

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SATNAVmagazine

Feb 1, 20213 min read

A Revolution in the Sky

Holly Dale explores the utilization of drones in our future, whether that be good or bad. Picture this: the year is 2030 and you are...

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Yvonne Baker: "Birmingham, STEM Ambassadors and me"

SATNAVmagazine

Dec 24, 20202 min read

Yvonne Baker: "Birmingham, STEM Ambassadors and me"

SATNAV reports on the EPS Distinguished Lecture, March 2020 On March 11th 2020, over 30 years after graduating from the University of...

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Opening Doors: An Accessibility in Science Event

SATNAVmagazine

Dec 21, 20203 min read

Opening Doors: An Accessibility in Science Event

Nadia Farag takes a look at how disability should be recognised and considered in everyday life. SATNAV, in collaboration with ChemSoc...

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SATNAVmagazine

Dec 20, 20203 min read

Filling in the gaps

Giles Manning considers the reasons why some people have been forgotten from history, while others have not. There are certain figures...

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SATNAVmagazine

Dec 19, 20204 min read

"Computers don't understand English"

Weronika Wiesiołek recounts Grace Hopper’s story behind accessible programming. It is 1951. The world is occupied with tension arising...

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Invisible barriers to fieldwork: breaking the period taboo

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Dec 17, 20204 min read

Invisible barriers to fieldwork: breaking the period taboo

Mia Wroe outlines why fieldwork should not be a barrier to women in STEM and some helpful tips on surviving in the field while menstruating

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SATNAVmagazine

Dec 16, 20202 min read

"But you don't look like a scientist"

bigail Joyce casts a spotlight on the portrayal of female scientists in the media

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Louis Le Prince: the Father of Film Who Disappeared

SATNAVmagazine

Dec 15, 20203 min read

Louis Le Prince: the Father of Film Who Disappeared

Louisa Spillman delves into whether Thomas Edison was behind the disappearance of his competitor, Louis Le Prince. Would Edison do whatever

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Pandemic Android: an overview of the recent NHS COVID-19 app

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Nov 30, 20203 min read

Pandemic Android: an overview of the recent NHS COVID-19 app

Charlotte Tomlinson provides an outline of the new NHS COVID-19 app, how it works, and its efficacy so far. On the 24th of September, the...

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Could COVID-19 revolutionise the daily commute? A review of the new e-scooter trials in the UK

SATNAVmagazine

Nov 30, 20203 min read

Could COVID-19 revolutionise the daily commute? A review of the new e-scooter trials in the UK

Matthew Morris recognises the use of e-scooters in response to travelling during COVID-19. Since the easing of lockdown and the beginning...

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"A pandemic will come:" Contagion, a 2018 prediction

SATNAVmagazine

Nov 30, 20203 min read

"A pandemic will come:" Contagion, a 2018 prediction

Anna Shortt covers a short review of Contagion, a 2018 documentary predicting the spread of a deadly virus For the first few minutes, you...

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Adapting to the 'new normal': is remote research here to stay?

SATNAVmagazine

Nov 30, 20203 min read

Adapting to the 'new normal': is remote research here to stay?

Katie Fegan reflects on the impact that COVID-19 has had on the UK’s academic research scene In the world of academia, experimental...

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Numerical models, the butterfly effect and COVID-19

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Nov 30, 20203 min read

Numerical models, the butterfly effect and COVID-19

Emma Willett dives into the usage of computer models and whether the models produce accurate enough results COVID-19 and the associated...

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How has science fiction inspired science?

SATNAVmagazine

Dec 31, 20194 min read

How has science fiction inspired science?

Eloise Smith explores the relationship between science fiction and innovation

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SATNAVmagazine

Dec 31, 20193 min read

AI against AI

Weronika Wiesiołek analyses the portrayal of artificial intelligence in the media

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ProgPal 2019: How conferences centred around inclusivity benefit us all

SATNAVmagazine

Dec 31, 20193 min read

ProgPal 2019: How conferences centred around inclusivity benefit us all

Mia Wroe takes a look at why traditional academic conferences are outdated and ways we can improve

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The Matilda Effect - the forgotten discoveries of female scientists

SATNAVmagazine

Mar 31, 20193 min read

The Matilda Effect - the forgotten discoveries of female scientists

Emily Hayward illustrates the blatant sexism within the scientific community throughout history

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SATNAVmagazine

Mar 1, 20193 min read

Do we need a virtual reality check?

Eleanor Roshier takes the pulse of the computer-generated generation.

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SATNAVmagazine

Mar 1, 20192 min read

Iceland: a model for a green world

Nadia Farag provides a potential solution to the ultimate problem of climate change

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Will China lead the way in future space exploration and discovery?

SATNAVmagazine

Mar 1, 20193 min read

Will China lead the way in future space exploration and discovery?

Sean O’Brien reports on the incredible achievement by CNSA of landing a probe at the far side of the moon

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Beyond Tinder: Black Mirror simulates true love

SATNAVmagazine

Mar 1, 20183 min read

Beyond Tinder: Black Mirror simulates true love

Jonny Wise explores Black Mirror's exposure to the modern world of digital dating

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SATNAVmagazine

Mar 1, 20183 min read

How deep is your learning?

Jahan Hadidimoud explores the possibility of artificial intelligence as the next digital revolution

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Biomimetics: a marriage of science, nature and... philosophy

SATNAVmagazine

Dec 31, 20172 min read

Biomimetics: a marriage of science, nature and... philosophy

Ayesha Hashim explores how the interplay of science and nature might accommodate a philosophical dimension

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SATNAVmagazine

Mar 1, 20173 min read

Cordelia Fine: Delusions of Gender

Marion Cromb reviews the book that reveals the neosexism all around us

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Ode to the short-lived, bright-burning Samsung Galaxy Note 7

SATNAVmagazine

Dec 1, 20163 min read

Ode to the short-lived, bright-burning Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Justin Holloway mourns the missed opportunity to have your own personal, portable haystack

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SATNAVmagazine

Dec 1, 20162 min read

Birmingham and the RADAR revolution

Patrick McCarthy uncovers the link between your microwave, your uni and World War Two

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Einstein's relativity and how not to get lost

SATNAVmagazine

Dec 1, 20162 min read

Einstein's relativity and how not to get lost

Philippa Jefferies looks at how Einstein’s theories affect us every day through our GPS devices

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SATNAVmagazine

Mar 1, 20163 min read

Alex's Adventures in Numberland

Proving maths can be fun, Sara Jebril takes us through the rabbit-hole of Alex Bellos’ book

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Visualising the future with virtual reality

SATNAVmagazine

Dec 1, 20152 min read

Visualising the future with virtual reality

William Richardson looks into how virtual reality may change how we work and live in the future

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SATNAVmagazine

Dec 1, 20153 min read

Star Wars: our future?

Is space the final frontier of warfare? Siddharth Trivedi explores whether the offensive capabilities of space infrastructure will be needed

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SATNAVmagazine

Dec 1, 20152 min read

Materials for a greener tomorrow!

Kit Behard finds that nanofoams, Stanene and Shrilk may be the keys to a sustainable future

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