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The Bee Freeze
Tuesday, 10 Nov, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
The Bee Freeze

Bee disappearances around the world are puzzling scientists – and worrying those involved in agriculture, reports Farouq Manji

All about the chemistry
Tuesday, 13 Oct, 2009 – 14:02 | One Comment
All about the chemistry

Farouq Manji explores the role of pheromones in mating and attraction

How really normal stuff works: Cars
Tuesday, 29 Sep, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
How really normal stuff works: Cars

Farouq Manji explains the logic behind the humble automobile

Late-Night Snacks and Heart Attacks
Tuesday, 15 Sep, 2009 – 21:01 | Comments Off
Late-Night Snacks and Heart Attacks

Resident Science buff Farouq Manji looks at the debates on whether late-night eating is detrimental to one’s health.

Taking charge of our campus
Tuesday, 15 Sep, 2009 – 21:00 | Comments Off
Taking charge of our campus

With more society posters criticised for lewd imagery, Farouq Manji asks if students can learn to regulate themselves

Plight, Flight and Abortion in Ireland
Tuesday, 28 Apr, 2009 – 12:01 | 2 Comments
Plight, Flight and Abortion in Ireland

Farouq Manji explores the circumstances of abortion in Ireland, and the lengths women go to pursue them.

Science not fiction: Your chemical romance
Tuesday, 24 Mar, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Science not fiction: Your chemical romance

For centuries lovers, Don Juans, Mary Janes and playas have been stymied by the all-encompassing riddle that tricks us all – love. But science may have solved the mystery behind romance, love, and the …

Science, not fiction: The complexity of kissing
Monday, 2 Mar, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Science, not fiction: The complexity of kissing

Except for the bacteria and bits of Hunky Dory, what’s in a kiss? And WHY do we snog so enthusiastically, asks Farouq Manji.

Drinking ourselves to death
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:01 | Comments Off
Drinking ourselves to death

Farouq Manji examines how much might be too much when it comes to alcohol.

Science, not fiction
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Science, not fiction

Oh those pesky hickeys. Whatever can we do? Farouq Manji investigates the removal of the love bite and the ravages of eye puffiness.