We are delighted to announce the publication of the third edition of “The Franklin” – our science department newsletter. And a bumper edition too with a huge range of articles, including Maya S’s piece “Why is there a Mistrust of Medical Professionals and Healthcare in Black Communities?” which won second place in the Sydenham High GDST  Science Writing competition.

Articles:

How and why do animals experience similar mental illnesses to humans?               

AI and the Future it Holds             

Memory: An Introduction to Memory-Related Diseases and How to Prevent Them             

Mars – our new Home?   

Hypnosis: can we control someone’s mind?          

How is Quantum Mechanics used in quantum Computing?            

Is our Understanding of science based more on Facts or Theories?             

How will the Universe End?         

What stops a Piece of Paper from Being a Mirror?             

An introduction to Stem Cells: How Stem Cells Sparked a Medical Revolution        

The Problem with Breast Implants            

Why is there a Mistrust of Medical Professionals and Healthcare in Black Communities?   

Published twice a year, “The Franklin” gives girls a chance to research and produce an academically rigorous piece of writing about an aspect of science they find fascinating and is open to contributions from anyone between Year 7 and Year 10. There is one science rep per subject (biology, chemistry, physics, psychology) who takes the role of editor alongside our Head of Science, Ms Brown.