Christmas has been and gone, and with it came tacky jumpers, harsh cold weather, endless family reunions and an uncomfortably full stomach. But not to worry; the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures were here to save us all. This year was the 80th anniversary of the televised Royal Institution (RI) Christmas Lectures, but the lectures themselves […]
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On Saturday 23rd of July, two of our YSJournal senior editors, Abbie Wilson and Cormac Larkin, attended the Association of British Science Writers Awards at Jodrell Bank. Interestingly, the awards were held at the Bluedot Festival, a weekend event celebrating science, music, art and food! We really couldn’t have asked for a better venue – […]
On the 1st of July, YSJ Founder Christina Astin, YSJ Chief Editor Claire Nicholson and YSJ team members Michael Hofmann, Abbie Wilson, Cormac Larkin and Peter He, attended the Shell Make The Future London festival in the Queen Elizabeth Park, London. This was not only an opportunity for us to see this amazing festival but it […]
We all know the environments physical effects upon an organism are apparent, but have you ever considered what effect it has upon us on a genetic level. This is a difficult concept that has intrigued many scientists and encouraged them research into it further. It is only recently that our basis of knowledge and the technological advancements […]
The Butrous Foundation Science prizes of 2015 awarded to Michael Hofmann (right) and Edward Vinson( left) with their parents and Prof G Butrous Ms Christina Astin
On Thursday 6th November, I had the pleasure of interviewing BBC Television presenter Liz Bonnin. Liz has presented many TV programmes over her career, from BBC Bang Goes the Theory since it first aired in July of 2009 and Operation Snow Tiger to specials like the BBC Horizon Series to BBC Stargazing Live. She’s used her […]
Please follow the link below to view my Biology AS Coursework looking at the effectiveness of Altitude training on Elite Performers. Also explores the effectiveness of Performance Enhancing Energy Drinks and Ice Baths as a recovery method. Is altitude training the best way to legally improve sporting performance?
What are the current treatments of schizophrenia? Abstract I discuss the available treatments for schizophrenia. I comment upon the socio-economic issues arising from living with schizophrenia and the aforementioned treatments. I examine a case study in management of schizophrenia in the NHS. Furthermore, I evaluate two alternative methods to control schizophrenia – one holistic and the […]
You’re probably reading this post because you want to know more about me, about what I’m going to blog about, or are just genuinely intrigued. Either way, let me introduce myself to you. My name is Zahra Hanif and I am 16 years old. I am currently studying AS-levels at Rochdale Sixth Form College where […]
Hello all, I am a new Editor here for YSJ and would like to introduce myself. I am currently a third year chemistry student at the University of Edinburgh. I am really enjoying being a student in Edinburgh as there are always lots of different things going on there – which I get to join […]
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Fiona Jenkinson (Chief Editor of Young Scientists Journal) awarded “The Butrous Foundation ” Science Prize today
Baroness Susan Greenfield writes… As a keen advocate of excellence in science education, I heartily commend the Young Scientists Journal and its worldwide body of student authors and editors, for its efforts to foster worldwide communication and collaboration between scientists aged 12 to 20, through their online publication. Guided by the project’s mentor Christina Astin, […]
FAQs: YSJ Photography prize 2013 What are the themes? The themes are as follows: Medicine in Culture (open to anyone 18 and under), Speedy Science (open to those under 12), Networking (open to those of ages 12-15) and Science in Detail (open to those of ages 16-18). For the theme open to anyone 18 and under, there is a first prize […]
The Young Scientists Journal (a free online journal for scientists aged 12-20 run by a team of 12-20 year-olds) is launching a science photography competition. Click here to submit a photo or click the link below! We invite students aged 18 and under to take photos using any camera, phone or other device to compete […]
Young Scientists Journal editorial team of Kings School Canterbury UK Annual Lunch on March 24th 2011 you can see all photos in Young Scientists Journal Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=34597&id=100001628289587&saved
Venue: WaterStone Bookshop Canterbury 8 Rose LaneCanterbury, Kent CT1 2SJ Map Date: Thursday November 25th 2010Time: 6:00-7:00 PM Open Invitation Ms. Christina Astin, Head of Science,at King’s School Canterbury, co-edited a book called Young Scientist Journeys, which is being launched at Waterstone’s in Canterbury on Thursday 25th November at 6pm, to which you are warmly invited. […]
Congratulation to Courtney Williams the Lead Editor of Young Scientists Journal and part of the Imperial College London Team for her appearance in BBC2 University challenge – Episode 13 on 8:00pm Mon, 27 Sep 2010http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00v1wrt/University_Challenge_2010_2011_Episode_13/ The team from the University of the Arts London fights it out with Imperial College London for a place in the second round […]
Prizes available for best 2 articles! Deadline: 30 Jan 2011 All articles should be well referenced and all images and diagrams should be credited and permission obtained. All articles should follow Instruction to Authors of Young Scientists Journal. Length is not too important, we will try different extensions. ORIGINS OF LIFE SPECIAL ISSUE: MORE INFO We […]
Download May 2101 issue 29 of OKS Offcut: http://www.oks.org.uk/assets/documents/May%20Offcuts%202010.pdf
WINNERS: Kristi Lui (USA) and Jamie Faure (UK/France)
Welcome to Ms. Andréia Azevedo Soares as a new member International Advisory Board. Andréia began her career as a journalist in 1996 back in Brazil working as a trainee for the daily newspaper Jornal do Brasil, Rio de Janeiro, and then as a health correspondent for the national magazine Boa Forma, Sao Paulo. She moved in 1999 […]