The Science Informant

Good music is a very subjective thing. Shuddering at the black metal riffs my boyfriend covets so much, this is highlighted to me on a daily basis. But one part of music which shouldn’t be up for debate is tone. Notes are laid out in military fashion, reasoned with mathematical precision and converted to exact … Continue reading →

For Issue 4 of Guru Magazine, I delve into the secrets of appetite psychology. In “Go on… Just one more! The psychology of our food obsession”, find out the difference between “brain hunger” and “stomach hunger“, why evolution has doomed us to overeating and a special interview with Experimental Psychology Professor Martin Yeomans.Just try not … Continue reading →

One of the fashion crazes that took over the cosmetics market last year was crackle nail polish. In all colours and from various different brand, this cool new nail look took has become an overnight hit! But how it work? Here’s a how to on the best way to apply and a simple explanation on … Continue reading →

On the third day of Christmas, my Guru gave to me… The truth about beauty products! With Christmas just around the corner, everyone is making final preparations for the holiday season. The social calendar is full, what with office parties, friend’s get-togethers, families to visit and a lot of shopping to do – unless you … Continue reading →

Last week I was lucky enough to get free tickets to a Priceless Mastercard Event for a Winter Wonderland evening at the Natural History Museum in London! I had never been to the museum before, having grown up in Paris, and this was the perfect opportunity to go. The museum is absolutely breathtaking, especially with … Continue reading →

A woman in science, as in any other male-dominated group, is under a certain amount of pressure. It can be as simple as knowing what to wear to work (can I be brainy and look smart?) to playing the ruthless game of juggling work, social life and children. Although the modern world has adapted to … Continue reading →

I seem to remember being told that I should always be careful to grate only a small amount of nutmeg into my cooking: eating it whole would be such a shock to my body that it would kill me! Well it turns out, as is often the case with these stories, the effect of nutmeg … Continue reading →

I’m assuming, like me, you were always told the same thing as a child: “Don’t bite on the thermometer!” You might assume your parents were being overzealous as usual, exaggerating so you pay attention. But having witnessed the ensuing panic after my little sister bit into one, I started thinking maybe there was something to … Continue reading →

So you might have heard the Wellcome Trust and the Guardian were running a Science Writing Competition. Well the finalists have been announced! Sadly, I did not make the cut…. Better luck next year let’s hope. Anyhow here is the article I wrote: the brief was to write an 800 word article aimed at a … Continue reading →

This first article of “The Science Behind Beauty Project” was written with my friend Lauren and featured on her blog Lauren Loves… The focus was on Hyaluronic Acid. Lots of skin creams nowadays such as L’Oreal Dema Genesis and L’Oreal True Match foundation say they contain hyaluronic acid and that this suppose to be proven to … Continue reading →

How to unearth the secrets of your plate Ever wondered how your taste buds work? Why you like something that others detest? Maybe you’re an amateur chef, interested in improving your favourite recipe or simply interested in the science behind what you eat. In a world of ever growing knowledge, where we seek the answers … Continue reading →