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Paddington sat down sadly
On a green and quiet glade
And pulled a sandwich from his little hat
Made With the nicest marmalade

He had heard sad news this very day
That the Queen's life had come to an end
He cried because that day they met
She had become his bestest friend
They had shared some tea
That very day when to the Palace he had been invited
He remembered he could hardly speak
He was so very very excited

He offered her his sandwich
Made with such love and care
She smiled at him and with a grin
She showed that little bear

That inside of her handbag
There was something she had made
And that She too kept a special sandwich
Made of the finest marmalade

Although he was just a little bear
And she a regal queen
Watching her take that sandwich out her bag
Was the best thing he had seen

He wondered if any body else would miss her
Now that she had gone
And his heart was filled up to the brim
When he turned his little phone on

He saw that Facebook had been flooded
With her pictures old and new
And that he himself that little bear
Was also in them too

Although today he is the saddest
That he has ever been
He will always lovingly remember
The day he had tea with the Queen

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This Poem was written by a friend of Austen's Cafe - Emma Dennett and it was so delightful i thought I’d share it with you.

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body as it delivers oxygenated blood (blood exposed to oxygen from the lungs) to our cells, allowing them to respire and release energy. This lets us move around and survive. The heart consists of many parts which work together to make it perform efficiently. Here are the functions of these parts:...

http://glamsci.blog/2021/12/31/the-heart/

The Heart The heart is one of the most important organs in the body as it delivers oxygenated blood (blood exposed to oxygen from the lungs) to our cells, allowing them to respire and release energy. This le…

Diabetes Mellitus is a common yet serious condition where your blood glucose levels (BGL) are not regulated by your body well enough. This can lead to your BGL’s being too high or too low, both of which are dangerous. Scientists are figuring out the causes of diabetes. Type 2 develops due to your body’s resistance to insulin, mainly caused by an unhealthy lifestyle....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/11/02/what-causes-diabetes/

What causes diabetes? Diabetes Mellitus is a common yet serious condition where your blood glucose levels (BGL) are not regulated by your body well enough. This can lead to your BGL’s being too high or too low, both of …

How can doctors monitor and assess a patient’s head injury to see what’s the best course of action to take? How can they know what problem is going on in a patient’s abdomen without having to use invasive forms of surgery? How can they better understand about a patient’s mind from a neuroscientific aspect? The answer to all of these questions, and many more, is because of MRI....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/09/30/what-is-mri/

What is MRI? How can doctors monitor and assess a patient’s head injury to see what’s the best course of action to take? How can they know what problem is going on in a patient’s abdomen without having to use i…

Since the first use of penicillin in 1942, antibiotic resistant bacteria have started to evolve. Usually, resistance develops quickly (a few years after drug introduction). This means that bacterial infections that once were benign could become deadly (back to how bacterial infections were prior to antibiotics). However, there are a few plans that could help combat the threat of bacterial infections....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/09/01/how-can-we-combat-antibiotic-resistance/

How can we combat antibiotic resistance? Since the first use of penicillin in 1942, antibiotic resistant bacteria have started to evolve. Usually, resistance develops quickly (a few years after drug introduction). This means that bacteria…

Surgery is a growing field. New technologies and methods for carrying out procedures are constantly evolving, making surgery much more safer and result in higher success rates. However, in the past, this wasn't at all the case. All aspects of medicine weren't as advanced and were completely different, including surgery. Anaesthesia wasn’t even around until the mid-19th century so you can probably imagine how painful surgery must have been for the patients of the past....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/08/31/the-history-of-surgery/

The History of Surgery Surgery is a growing field. New technologies and methods for carrying out procedures are constantly evolving, making surgery much more safer and result in higher success rates. However, in the past…

Everyone must have heard of the “Save the bees” movement but not everyone knows why we must save the bees and many other insect species. Many people still view insects as pests, nuisances and bugs. However, the role they play in ecosystems is essential. Firstly, insects maintain the food web, which humans heavily rely on. Without insects, producers (plants) would not be pollinated and secondary consumer, that rely on insects as a source of food, would die out....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/08/23/why-are-insects-important/

Why are insects important? Everyone must have heard of the “Save the bees” movement but not everyone knows why we must save the bees and many other insect species. Many people still view insects as pests, nuisances and bugs.…

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Photo: NASA Scientists have been discovering exoplanets for years. One prominent mission led by NASA was the Kepler mission which aimed to explore other stars and planets to find a planet that could sustain life. This article will try to give an insight into astrobiology and what life needs to survive on other planets The basic building blocks of life....

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What does a planet need to sustain life? Photo: NASA Scientists have been discovering exoplanets for years. One prominent mission led by NASA was the Kepler mission which aimed to explore other stars and planets to find a planet that coul…

Offender profiling, also known as criminal profiling and psychological profiling, is an investigative technique used by law enforcement to help catch the perpetrator(s) of crimes, especially serious ones. It is based on what type of person the perpetrator is like through analysing the crime and crime scene. Image by Emilian Robert Vicol from Pixabay There are two types of offender profiling: top down and bottom-up profiling....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/07/31/what-is-offender-profiling/

What is Offender Profiling? Offender profiling, also known as criminal profiling and psychological profiling, is an investigative technique used by law enforcement to help catch the perpetrator(s) of crimes, especially seriou…

Viruses can harm us, one example being COVID-19. This is because viruses can not replicate or live by themselves. So they insert themselves into host cells (our cells) and use the host’s organelles and machinery to replicate. Once replicated, they burst out of the cell by cytolysis, killing the cell in the process. As a result, our cells are damaged and we begin to feel ill....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/07/11/how-viruses-help-kill-bacteria/

How viruses help kill bacteria. Viruses can harm us, one example being COVID-19. This is because viruses can not replicate or live by themselves. So they insert themselves into host cells (our cells) and use the host’s organelles…

Your body needs to be able to regulate its water levels to prevent cells from getting damaged. Due to osmosis, if your body has too much water, your body cells will swell up and burst. On the other hand, if your body doesn’t have enough water, cells will shrivel up and die. Thankfully, as a result of homeostasis, which is your body’s ability to maintain a constant internal environment in order to function properly, your body is able to control its water levels to prevent this from happening....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/06/30/the-kidneys-and-controlling-water-levels/

The Kidneys and Controlling Water Levels Your body needs to be able to regulate its water levels to prevent cells from getting damaged. Due to osmosis, if your body has too much water, your body cells will swell up and burst. On the other…

What are telomeres? Telomeres are caps at the end of our chromosomes that protect our DNA from damage. They are made up of the same short DNA sequence repeated over and over again, with the same sequence of bases. They are important for a cells because without them chromosomes would stick together and would not divide properly during cell division. Therefore, telomeres are significant for our health as they ensure cell division occurs without damaging DNA for growth and repair of cells....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/06/25/telomeres-and-why-we-age/

Telomeres and why we age. What are telomeres? Telomeres are caps at the end of our chromosomes that protect our DNA from damage. They are made up of the same short DNA sequence repeated over and over again, with the same se…

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Diverse and agile: the future of the science workforce If one thing is guaranteed in the world of science – it is change and adaptation. Whether this is within natural systems, methodology, or when acting on research findings, flexibility is key. Like no other, the past 18 months has shown us that the modern world is more connected than ever, which pr...

Vaccinations have become incredibly important due to COVID-19 and the vaccine rollout needs to be faster and more efficient in order to achieve global herd immunity. Vaccines, the COVID-19 vaccine being an example, are usually injections that contain dead or weakened versions of the pathogen. However, there a numerous disadvantages to these traditional vaccines: They need to be kept refrigerated from production to the time of injection....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/06/08/oral-vaccinations/

Oral Vaccinations. Vaccinations have become incredibly important due to COVID-19 and the vaccine rollout needs to be faster and more efficient in order to achieve global herd immunity. Vaccines, the COVID-19 vaccine …

There are three types of radiation: alpha (α), beta (β) and gamma (γ) radiation, which all have different properties due to their structure. Radiation is emitted from radioactive isotopes (isotopes are different versions of the same element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons, so they have the same atomic number but a different atomic mass)....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/05/31/the-three-types-of-radiation/

The Three Types of Radiation There are three types of radiation: alpha (α), beta (β) and gamma (γ) radiation, which all have different properties due to their structure. Radiation is emitted from radioactive isotopes (isotopes…

Cancer cells manage to hide from our immune system (IS) and understanding how they evade the IS helps scientists to create treatments for cancer. It can even help scientists figure out how to hide donor organs in a patient. If you would like to learn more about transplant immunology, click here: Usually the IS recognises and destroys any foreign or harmful substance in our body but how does cancer evade this?...

http://glamsci.blog/2021/05/07/how-do-cancer-cells-evade-the-immune-system/

How do cancer cells evade the immune system? Cancer cells manage to hide from our immune system (IS) and understanding how they evade the IS helps scientists to create treatments for cancer. It can even help scientists figure out how to hide …

Atoms, derived from the Greek word ‘Atomos’, meaning indivisible, make up everything in the world. They are the smallest part of elements that can exist, but what exactly is the structure of an atom like on the inside? Protons, neutrons and electrons, which are subatomic particles, make up atoms. Each proton has a relative charge of +1 (positive), each electron, a relative charge of -1 (negative) and each neutron, which has a neutral charge....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/04/30/the-history-of-the-atomic-model/

The History of The Atomic Model Atoms, derived from the Greek word ‘Atomos’, meaning indivisible, make up everything in the world. They are the smallest part of elements that can exist, but what exactly is the structure of an ato…

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It is estimated the 2 million people in the UK have a food allergy and many more have food intolerances. What actually happens to someone who has an allergic reaction and what are the solutions? The difference between an allergy and intolerance An allergy is a reaction of your immune system that triggers symptoms like rashes, wheezing and difficulty breathing. A food intolerance is less severe because it does not involve the immune system....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/04/23/what-causes-allergies-and-food-intolerances/

What causes allergies and food intolerances? It is estimated the 2 million people in the UK have a food allergy and many more have food intolerances. What actually happens to someone who has an allergic reaction and what are the solutions? Th…

Transplant Immunology - why does the immune system reject donor organs?

http://glamsci.blog/2021/04/13/transplant-immunology/

Transplant Immunology Transplant immunology is the study of the immune response to organ transplants in surgery. There can be many complications that arise from transplants but a major factor is the immune system’s resp…

Next up, in this board game series about how board games can be used to teach science (to children’s adults and families alike), is the environmentally conscious deck builder, Carbon City Zero. If you’ve not seen the series before, then you can find out more about it here, and if you missed the last one about Covalence, then you can always go back and read about it…...

http://glamsci.blog/2021/04/08/using-board-games-to-teach-science-carbon-city-zero/

Using Board Games to Teach Science: Carbon City Zero Next up, in this board game series about how board games can be used to teach science (to children’s adults and families alike), is the environmentally conscious deck builder, Carbon City Zero. If …

Imagine that it’s a freezing day, with snow piled up high and still falling and you wanted to go for a walk outside. So, you put on your extra fluffy pair of socks and very comfortable shoes and you step outside, without wearing one of the most important items of clothing, a coat. To say that you would be cold is an understatement but imagine what you would do....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/03/31/why-do-we-shiver-when-were-cold/

Why do we shiver when we’re cold? Imagine that it’s a freezing day, with snow piled up high and still falling and you wanted to go for a walk outside. So, you put on your extra fluffy pair of socks and very comfortable shoes and yo…

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, it’s only fitting that we remember the work of the women who have contributed to the field of STEM throughout the years. Here are 5 women who have been invaluable in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and paved their way through a male-dominated system to become some of the greatest names in STEM history....

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The Women of STEM: 5 Women Who Shaped The World of Science and Research As Women’s History Month comes to a close, it’s only fitting that we remember the work of the women who have contributed to the field of STEM throughout the years. Her…

Noise pollution is a silent (but not so silent) threat to the environment. The idea of creating too much noise is often seen as a human problem; usually your neighbour complaining about how loud a party is. Aside from these inconveniences too much noise can harm animals and our health too. How does noise pollution harm human health? WHO published a report called ‘Burden of disease from environmental noise’ (2011) which outlines the main concerns of noise pollution and provides evidence from studies they have conducted....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/03/29/the-consequences-of-noise-pollution/

The consequences of noise pollution Noise pollution is a silent (but not so silent) threat to the environment. The idea of creating too much noise is often seen as a human problem; usually your neighbour complaining about how loud a …

Llama’s could help us fight the COVID-19 pandemic by providing antibodies that work effectively against SARS-CoV-2. The llamas produce small antibodies called nanobodies. The nanobodies are not a new discovery but they are becoming more of a realistic treatment for COVID-19. What is an antibody? An antibody is an immunoglobulin produced by the B cells (plasma cells) of the immune system....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/03/20/nanobodies/

Nanobodies Llama’s could help us fight the COVID-19 pandemic by providing antibodies that work effectively against SARS-CoV-2. The llamas produce small antibodies called nanobodies. The nanobodies are not a n…

Prions - a protein’s evil twin.
Why is it called a prion? Because protein got misspelled when it was folded the wrong way.

http://glamsci.blog/2021/03/14/prions-a-proteins-evil-twin/

Prions – a protein’s evil twin. Credit: Neuropathology This is the brain tissue of someone with a prions disease. The holes show areas where the prions have destroyed cells. Prions are non-living infectious agents. The other infe…

You can find part 1/2 here: Sunburn is common but it shouldn’t be. The effects of sunburn can be dangerous and can even lead to skin cancer. Protecting our skin from the sun is ever more important with climate change and rising exposure to the sun. It seems a nuisance to apply sunscreen on holiday but always wear it for your own comfort and health....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/02/26/the-sun-and-skin-part-2-2-sunburn/

The Sun and Skin (Part 2/2) – Sunburn You can find part 1/2 here: Sunburn is common but it shouldn’t be. The effects of sunburn can be dangerous and can even lead to skin cancer. Protecting our skin from the sun is ever more important …

The idea of having a different skin colour to someone else is often used to differentiate between people and separate people into groups. Our brains aim to find a difference between people and find ‘our own people’. However, skin colour actually indicates what geographical region our ancestors lived in rather than our behaviour. It’s just a result of an evolutionary process - like how some people have free earlobes and other have attached earlobes....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/02/25/the-sun-and-skin-part-1-2-pigmentation-and-melanin/

The Sun and Skin (Part 1/2) – Pigmentation and Melanin The idea of having a different skin colour to someone else is often used to differentiate between people and separate people into groups. Our brains aim to find a difference between people and find…

Biologically speaking, fear is an incredibly important feeling to have as it is responsible for helping us to get out of dangerous or scary situations. This could be something like running away from a crocodile to simply giving a speech to huge group of people. Whatever it is, it’s terrifying for us isn’t it? However, that raises an important question though, why do we get scared? ...

http://glamsci.blog/2021/02/28/why-am-i-scared-the-science-behind-fear/

Why am I scared? The science behind fear. Biologically speaking, fear is an incredibly important feeling to have as it is responsible for helping us to get out of dangerous or scary situations. This could be something like running away fro…

Sleep is an important part of our day and on average a person spends 26 years sleeping! This seems like a large waste of time. However, we should be getting 8 hours sleep every day and adolescents should be getting 10 hours sleep. Those that get less than 7 hours are considered sleep deprived. As a teenager, I stay up late working or watching television....

http://glamsci.blog/2021/02/22/why-i-dream-of-sleep/

Why I dream of sleep. Sleep is an important part of our day and on average a person spends 26 years sleeping! This seems like a large waste of time. However, we should be getting 8 hours sleep every day and adolescents …