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Renée Watson

Contributor

Runs her own Oxford-based science consultancy WATS.ON, where she boasts the delicious title of ‘Head of Explosions’

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Tue 25 Aug 2020

The Big Bang: September

Science From Home

This is not about subjects and complicated names. This is about thinking. And I am here to make the bold claim that all people think science.

Fri 10 Jul 2020

The Big Bang

Leafing through gold

Money might not grow on trees… but gold does! The stuff of fantasies – eternal love, gilt castles and paved streets can be found in tiny veins in the

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Mon 18 Mar 2019

Six Science Superstars

to Watch in 2019

This time last year I was actually on the receiving end of a list that made my 2018. I was mentioned by Melinda Gates as one of six women in science to watch, so I know first-hand the impact of a good list. So, in celebration of International Women's Day, the following is my list of six science superstars set to change our world. 

Columns The Big Bang Human Fertilization
Mon 28 Jan 2019

Imagine it's Valentine's Day and you're sitting in A40 rush hour waiting to get home to your love. You'd be lucky to average the 15 miles per hour being done by the cyclists whizzing past.  However, if you were riding a sperm, you'd be going about double that speed. Yep, sperm are in a hurry. Those mighty microscopic motors can travel up to 28 mph to reach Destination Ovum. You've probably seen the endearing, tadpole-like images of sperm, thinking how harmless they look. But have you ever thought about what motivates a sperm? The unfair plight of the little swimmers? Always a sucker for the underdog I am here to set the science of sperm straight.  

The Big Bang Ladybird Spider
Wed 9 Jan 2019

Spiders are not the most loved creatures in the world. I get it, they can be deadly, creepy and at times just downright ugly but when I saw a picture of Britain's rarest spider — the ladybird spider — I felt a desperate need to help arachnids everywhere with a bit of a re-branding exercise. 

Columns The Big Bang Love Potion
Wed 7 Nov 2018

Whether you're on a first date, a reunion or a night out, remember that your scent will linger in people's minds long after it has left your skin...