Kelvin Science Essay Competition - Past Winners
We are always impressed by the originality of thought and level of research in students' essay prize submissions. You can read a selection of the excellent winning entries from the 2024 Kelvin Biological Sciences Essay Competition below.
Q1. Why do duckbill platypuses fluoresce under UV light?
Q2. Mitochondria are always shown as ovals; in reality they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Why?
Q3. Why are there so few venomous mammals and no birds, whereas there are so many venomous reptiles?
Q4. Reintroduction of ecosystem engineers (e.g. beavers) can have major impacts on the environment. What species would you reintroduce (or introduce) to the British Isles and why has this not been done already?