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From the Editor
Friday, 30 September 2005

New term, new BlueSci!

Welcome to the latest edition of Cambridge’s popular science magazine. Among the articles awaiting you in this issue is the FOCUS section, where we take an in-depth look at a particular scientific debate. This time, experts discuss the future of organ transplants, a thriving area of medical research encompassing topics as diverse as ethics and bioengineering. On page 26, however, the focus is on the past, with a look at the history of the Cavendish, one of  Cambridge’s most famous labs.

ImageAs always, DR HYPOTHESIS answers your scientific queries on the inside back page: this issue’s topics range from life expectancy to life on other planets. If, like me, you’re a finalist beginning to wonder about a career after Cambridge, then turn to our regular feature DAY IN THE LIFE. This issue, Nerissa Hannink talks to a genetic counsellor. In CRACKING CONDUCTORS on page 22,Tarek Mouganie talks about his work with superconductors and how he took the fantastic photo that adorns this term’s BlueSci.We are now accepting entries for next issue’s cover image: photographs from all areas of science are welcome. Send your picture and a brief explanation to competitions@bluesci.org by 14th November. Ever been tricked by an optical illusion? In DON’T BELIEVE YOUR EYES, Jamie Horder explains how these apparently simple pictures manage to fool our eyes and brain. Find out about a groundbreaking interdisciplinary collaboration based here in Cambridge in THE SOUND OF SCIENCE. If you’ve been confused by conflicting reports about the so-called ‘obesity epidemic’ affecting the UK and US, discover the science behind the headlines with our article, FAT OF THE LAND. It’ll make you think twice about that second helping of chocolate cake…

Finally, an invitation: for your news, events and article submissions. See our website (www.bluesci.org) for more details. Submissions from our readers make BlueSci what it is, so get writing!

Emily Tweed

issue-editor@bluesci.org

 
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