By Sumatee Nakarmi People suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, a brain disorder that causes memory loss and cognitive difficulties, are finding hope thanks to a new medication called Donanemab (also marketed as Kisunla). Donanemab was authorised on 23rd October 2024, by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Scientists have discovered that this medication can […]
Category Archives: Science & Tech
Are your devices keeping you up at night?
By Salma Kamar In our modern, tech-saturated world, it’s very unlikely to find someone who does not sleep with a smartphone or tablet within arm’s reach. Whether it is using the device as an alarm, scrolling through social media before bed, or falling asleep to a podcast, our devices have found their way into our […]
Mapping a Fly’s Brain with AI
By Natalie Hartley On the 2nd of October, a team of ground-breaking scientists announced that they had a complete connectome of a female fly’s brain, which included over 8000 cell types. A connectome is defined as a map of all the neural connections in a brain. Neurons make up the nervous system, which transmits signals […]
8 Days Turn Into 8 Months: Astronauts Face Unplanned Extended Mission in Space
By Lucia McQuillan-Puccetti Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams were the two American astronauts expected to spend roughly eight days on the ISS (International Space Station) in June. Due to technical issues on the Boeing Starliner’s first flight, they have had to remain in space longer than anticipated. They have already spent more than two months […]
SpaceX: The Rush to Mars
By Mahi Patel In an era with advancements in technology and space exploration, living on Mars is not as far-fetched as we might have thought. We are exploring Mars, not just to find out about the planet, but to find our new future home. Is there a possibility for a future on the red planet […]
Pets and Mental Health
By Niamh McDermott Many of the students at St Augustine’s own pets. Did you know that they improve your mental and physical health? Cats and dogs are seen as the most common pets to reduce heart rate. When stroking a cat, it is proven that less stress hormones are released and therefore the blood pressure […]
How are People Impacted by ADHD and ADD?
By Layla Baboli Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are two common conditions that can have a significant impact on individuals’ lives. These disorders primarily affect children but can persist into adulthood. This article aims to explore the effects of ADHD and ADD and the challenges faced by individuals who have […]
Does Mental Health Affect our Dreams?
By Rayan Warsama Dreams are a worldwide human experience that can be described as a state of consciousness portrayed by sensory, imaginative and emotional occurrences during sleep. Dreams represent a collection of thoughts, emotions, struggles, events, people or places that are relevant to the person in some way. Why do we dream? One widely held […]
Why Do Our Ears Get Blocked During a Flight on an Aeroplane?
By Aishani Balakumar Recently, I was on a flight to Holland for a holiday, and one thing I noticed was that my ears were blocked as soon as the flight had taken off. This urged me to find out why and to share it. These two parts of the inner ear affect why we have […]
Stress: Our Enemy and Ally
By Regine Tan What is stress? According to the World Health Organization, stress can be defined as being in a state of worry or mental tension caused by certain situations. Being stressed is a completely natural human response which every human being experiences to an extent. However, every person’s degree of stress is different due […]