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The joy of going through research with flies ~ Katie Millar
I first got into flies in 2022, after a lecture in the second year of my genetics module, which was solely based on Drosophila...

SciEnvy
Jun 233 min read


South Sandwich Island Expedition ~ Corbyn Johannes
Introduction Far to the south, beyond the reach of ordinary seafarers, lies an untouched chain of volcanic islands—shrouded in thick...

SciEnvy
May 94 min read


Hidden in plain sight: The lingering life of wet wipes in nature | Daniel Jolly
Wet wipes, a universally valuable and versatile product, we use them for everything hygiene related. From wiping down tables to wiping...

SciEnvy
Oct 11, 20244 min read


In defence of... the viva voce: a Q&A with Dr Ellen Harrison
The viva voce - perhaps the most dreaded conversation of a PhD student's life. Here at SciEnvy, we are talking to previous PhD students...

SciEnvy
Dec 11, 20233 min read


In defence of... the viva voce: a Q&A with Dr Cordelia Roberts
The viva voce - perhaps the most dreaded conversation of a PhD student's life. Here at SciEnvy, we are talking to previous PhD students...

SciEnvy
Nov 3, 20233 min read


Depression, my PhD, and me: Lessons I’ve learned from my battle with mental health | Eleanor Gilbert
*Trigger warning: mental health, depression, anxiety **Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, psychiatrist, or therapist. If you...

SciEnvy
May 15, 20237 min read


Women in STEM | Eleanor Gilbert
In honour of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8, we asked women in environmental sciences to answer questions...

SciEnvy
Mar 10, 20234 min read


Women in STEM | Prof Gill Malin
In honour of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8, we asked women in environmental sciences to answer questions...

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Mar 9, 20234 min read


Women in STEM | Manasa Sharma
In honour of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8, we asked women in environmental sciences to answer questions...

SciEnvy
Mar 8, 20236 min read


Women in STEM | Prof Jess Johnson
In honour of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8, we asked women in environmental sciences to answer questions...

SciEnvy
Mar 7, 20234 min read


Women in STEM | Prof Jenni Barclay
In honour of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day on March 8, we asked women in environmental sciences to answer questions...

SciEnvy
Mar 6, 20232 min read


Listening out for bats in Southeast Asia | Natalie Yoh
One in every four mammals is a bat. These remarkable animals are an essential part of the habitats in which they live. Without them we...

SciEnvy
Feb 25, 20223 min read


“Let it snow” – Marine snow as a vehicle for oil pollutants | Jake Smallbone
The term marine snow was first used in the 1930s when the discovery of tiny sinking aggregates in the ocean water column created the...

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Feb 23, 20223 min read


Board Games and Big Questions: SciComm at Norwich Science Festival | Lizzie Archer et al.
Why is Science Communication Important? As scientists we often forget that as we delve deeper into our research, the gap between our...

SciEnvy
Dec 8, 20215 min read


Does the past reflect the future? Changing landslide distributions in Nepal | Josh Jones
Image: Earthquake-triggered landslide damage to a building in the Nepal-China border town of Kodari. Note how landslide debris has filled...

SciEnvy
Oct 5, 20213 min read


What can video games, like Animal Crossing, teach us about conservation? | Natalie Yoh et al.
By Natalie Yoh, Jessica C. Fisher, Takahiro Kubo, Danielle Rundle Now more than ever, scientists recognise that conserving biodiversity...

SciEnvy
Sep 22, 20214 min read


Innovation and Urgency in the Latest IPCC Report | Nele Reyniers
The cover art of the AR6 WGI report: “Changing” by Alisa Singer (IPCC 2021) As Europe and China suffered from disastrous floods and...

SciEnvy
Sep 6, 20214 min read


What’s up with the algae, and why should we care? | Mollie Allerton
Algae are like plants, they need the right amount of light and nutrients to grow and they take up carbon dioxide to photosynthesise and...

SciEnvy
Aug 17, 20213 min read


Routes to Roots: A proposed solution to improve woodland access | EnviroSprint 2021 | Jamie McCoy
With a background in ecophysiology and developmental biology, being tasked with developing a solution to improve woodland coverage in the...

SciEnvy
Aug 2, 20215 min read


Blue and the Blues | Mental Health Awareness Week | Nele Reyniers
In the past year, the benefits of green and green-blue spaces for our mental wellbeing have received plenty of attention. But what role...

SciEnvy
May 11, 20214 min read
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