PH7 Science Blog

15/10/2021

Hi all!

We still have vacant committee positions! We are looking for a President and a Secretary to join the club this year.

If you are interested in any of these positions please email us ([email protected], [email protected]) before Thursday 21st October at 10pm.

You can also nominate yourself by filling out the following form:
https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bOfsOOAgCWmeQ8C?fbclid=IwAR1XgKY5nhap70JVxB83b-doHCRcgbLR9QzC18Vx-w3vuRZ06mQ_jROC6w0

Being on the committee is a really rewarding experience, especially if you're considering a career in Science Communication!

We can't wait to meet you!

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28/04/2021

The AGM is happening today!

The manifestos and voting form will go live in the event below at 5pm, and voting will be open until 5pm this Friday (30th).

Good luck to everyone who applied and happy voting!

https://fb.me/e/gnWkKKdaZ

21/04/2021

Hello all!

Just a reminder that the deadline to apply to be on next year's committee is THIS sunday (the 25th of April). We are looking for a President, Secretary, Treasurer and Inclusions Officer to carry on the club next year. If you are interested in any of these positions please email us ~200 words on why you think you'd be good for the position!

Being on the committee is a really rewarding experience, especially if you're considering a career in Science Communication!

Details on our AGM which is being held on the 28th of April can be found by clicking on the event below!
https://fb.me/e/gnWkKKdaZ

29/03/2021

Check out Victoria Hill's article about the SpaceX Starship rocket's explosive landing! 🚀👩‍🚀

https://www.ph7sheffield.com/post/spacex-starship-rocket-explodes-on-landing-by-victoria-hill

Image Credits: Darrell Etherington Have you ever dreamed of going to the Moon, Mars, or beyond? SpaceX’s Starship rocket could be the vehicle to get you there – after a few kinks are ironed out, of course. On 3 March 2020, the Starship SN10 (Serial No. 10) spacecraft launched from SpaceX’s Boc...

18/03/2021

Today we have an article by Abigail Pinchbeck on the why cats purr!

One of the many joys of being a cat-owner is listening to the relaxing rumble of your cat’s purr. You may assume that this noise of contentedness simply means your cat is comfy and calm, though some recent research suggests a purr may be more complex than we initially thought. This familiar noise ...

10/03/2021

Today we have a fascinating article by Natalie Dyer on bioluminescent sharks!

https://www.ph7sheffield.com/post/scientists-discover-world-s-largest-bioluminescent-vertebrate-by-natalie-dyer

Glowing Shark Do-Do-Do-Do-Do-Doo! Glowing marsupials are so last year. Research published in March 2021 has revealed the largest light-producing vertebrate yet: the kitefin shark. According to researchers, the discovery of bioluminescence in the 180cm-long predator changes our understanding of the a...

08/03/2021

This week we have an interesting article by Amy Shingler on an unusual method for overcoming HIV!

https://www.ph7sheffield.com/post/is-human-semen-the-secret-to-overcoming-hiv-amy-shingler

SARS-CoV-2 may be the virus that is dominating your news apps and tv screens right now, but it certainly is not the only virus causing issues on a global scale. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) was first identified in 1983 and although new infections are on the decline, it still poses a huge risk....