Thank you so much to all the students that took part in the competition over the last 2 weeks and especially to those who voted for me. You asked some really good questions about a variety of things and it’s great to know so many of you are intrigued about science, and have so many questions. After all that’s what science is about….trying to answer lots of questions just in different ways! It was an amazing experience being in the live chat rooms and answering questions with some phenomenal scientists. I’m still in total shock that I won! I entered the competition very last minute and didn’t even expect to get picked to take part, never mind win. It just goes to show that you never know until you try. I hope that I managed to answer questions from everyone who sent them through to me as well. If I … Continue reading →

The students have spoken. The votes have been double counted… Big congratulations to the Body Zone winner: Katie Pickering Hard luck to Andrew Philp but a huge thank you to everyone who took part. You were all brilliant. Students, don’t forget to tell us what you think about science now you’ve taken part. Log in to your profile, and fill in the 4 questions in the pink box on the right hand side, to be in with a chance to win a voucher.

We’ve counted, checked and rechecked the votes and now reveal it’s game over for… Duane Mellor This leaves just Outgoing, sporty, down to earth” Katie and “Dad, Husband, Happy” Andy to fight it out for the £500 prize tomorrow. Who would you like to see win tomorrow’s final battle? VOTE

We’ve counted the votes and you’ve now evicted…   Giovanna Bermano The two scientists left standing after tomorrow’s eviction will battle it out in Friday’s final. Who do YOU want to see in the final? VOTE for your favourite! Students, has taking part changed your view of science and scientists? When you next log in and visit your profile, you’ll see a pink box with 4 questions on the right. Fill in the questionnaire to be in with a chance to win a voucher.  

The first scientist you’ve evicted is…   Theresia Mina   One scientist will be evicted every day this week, and you get a new vote each day. Make sure to VOTE to keep your favourite in the competition. A student in each zone will win a voucher for asking great questions. And remember, you can comment on questions the scientists answer. Do you think the scientist is right? Do you disagree with them? Tell them!