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The art of text (rendering)

Typography is the art of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed. However, for the neophyte, typography is mostly apprehended as the juxtaposition of characters displayed on the screen while for the expert, typography means typeface, scripts, unicode,

How does the PCR test work?

PCR stands for “Polymerase Chain Reaction”. It is a method to specifically track down and reproduce genetic material. In principle similar to a copier. In order for the copier to know what to duplicate, it needs a suitable template - a unique DNA sequence of the virus. Such typical locations in the

How do air filters work?

How do filters remove particles from the air and reduce exposure - especially the small ones? As this Risk Bites primer shows as it dives into the science of aerosol particle capture, it may not be how you think! Air filters are an important tool for protecting health, improving air quality, and

Not another COVID safety video ... honest!

How do you go about avoiding becoming infected by a harmful airborne virus like COVID-19 -- especially if you're a student heading back to campus? There are, of course, a number of blindingly obvious ways to do this. However, because so many people seem to have forgotten them, I thought it worth p

Can eating pasta help you lose weight?

Can eating pasta help you lose weight? A flurry of recent headlines on pasta and weight loss might make you think it can. But looking at the research behind these headlines shows that the science of dieting with pasta is not as simple as it might seem. USEFUL LINKS Original research paper: http:

HOW TO GET INTO HEC INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

Richard Evans, founder of The Profs, shares his expert, insider knowledge on how to get into HEC, to study International Finance. Richard has helped over 1,000 students apply to top universities in the UK and abroad. Get your FREE personal statement template and applications cheatsheet, 90% of our

How Safe is Graphene?

How safe is graphene when it’s used in face masks and other consumer and professional products? In this episode of Risk Bites, nanotechnology expert Professor Andrew Maynard looks at what’s known about the potential health risks associated with the engineered nanomaterial graphene, and how consume

How do face masks and respirators work?

How do face masks and respirators prevent you from breathing in harmful particles? As respiratory protection against coronavirus becomes increasingly important, Risk Bites dives into the science of face masks and respirators, and explores what makes for good protection, whether it’s a professional