Science and the Environment Academic Blog

Our blog showcases the subject knowledge and specialities of our academic staff in the School of Science and the Environment, providing an accessible overview of the research undertaken at the university.

 

A spider web in the rain
Mimicry 鈥� the Art of Deception in Nature
Mike Wheeler is the Course Leader in Medical Sciences in the Department for Science and the Environment. In this blog he talks about the Art of Deception in Nature from prey to predator.  
A chicken's egg is standing up against a red background
Amazing Eggs
Dr Kate Ashbrook and Dr Chris Brown teach us about the fascinating biology of eggs. 
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Conservation agriculture: to till or not to till?
Geography Lecturer Dr Alan Dixon discusses the growing significance of conservation agriculture and its important contribution to sustainable development.  
Students in white lab coats
Proteins and Health: More than Muscle
Dr Amy Cherry is a Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry. In this academic blog, she explores how proteins perform a diverse range of roles within our cells 
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Mental Health & The Environment
Dr Mike Wheeler - Head of Biological Sciences and Principal Lecturer in Biology examines the positive impact nature has upon our mental health. 
Magnifying Glass globe
The Geographies of Sport
Dr David Storey - Principal Lecturer in Geography explores the complex nature of national identity and international football. 
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CSI Worcester
Kate Unwin 鈥� Course lead and Principal Lecturer in Forensic and Applied Biology BSc and Forensic Biologist talks us through the 'CSI effect' occurring in court rooms. 
An image of a Wetlands area. The ground is waterlogged and the trees and foliage are lush and green.
World Wetlands Day
Geography Lecturer, Dr Alan Dixon, tells us about the importance of wetlands and how recent research is preserving them for future generations 
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Hay Fever and the Seven Dwarves
Dr Beverley Adams-Groom explains why we get hay fever and what we can do to monitor pollen.