Ebola

With the start of the New Year Impact Science takes a look back at the biggest news stories and discoveries in the world of science and technology in 2014. Science One of the biggest stories of the year was that of the 67P comet landing. The Philae probe from...

The season of fundraising is upon us! There are numerous campaigns, with celebrity endorsement, vying for our support – Band Aid 30 the most scrutinized of late. Impact Comment debates whether the intentions of these celebrities are as honourable as the causes they support. And if not, does it really matter?...

There has been extensive coverage over the past few months on the outbreak of the Ebola virus. Having originated in West Africa, it is the deadliest occurrence since 1976 with over 1,400 deaths reported. With numerous reports of it spreading, just what is the Ebola virus? The first major...