I,SCIENCE THE SCIENCE MAGAZINE OF IMPERIAL COLLEGE
Editors-in-Chief Greta Phyllis Keenan Harry Pettit Magazine Editor Alexandra Cauvi Web Editor Zoe öhman Deputy Web Editor Neil Stoker Pictures Editor Eva Spielvogel Business Manager Olivia Philipps Marketing and social Media Marianne Guenot Radio Editor Àngels Codina News Manager Sarah Cowen-Rivers Online Features Manager Sophie Walsh Events Manager Abigail Skinner TV Editor James Bowers Deputy TV Editor Natasha Khaleeq Sub-Editors Erin Frick Hilary Lamb Katie Miles Daniel R Silva Cathy Wong Cover Illustrator Jay Kural
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s term draws to a close and the summer months beckon, we will each unwind in our own distinct way. Statistics suggest that some 70% of UK students have taken an illegal drug in their lifetime and that more than half of Tinder users are based at university. Clearly then, the ‘sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll’ lifestyle is far from the exclusive preserve of Generation X. Whether your summer plans involve Amsterdam, Glastonbury, or simply finding that special someone, we’ve got something for everyone in this issue of I, Science – our last of the academic year. For the musically inclined, Wilko Duprez looks at how music morphs our minds on pages 10-11, while Natasha Khaleeq takes us on tour with some of science’s most famous rock stars on page 30. If you have any festivals lined up this summer, be sure to check out Ellyw Evans’ look into the history of the portaloo in Science Behind the Photo on pages 1617; just remember to bring your own loo roll...
For those more interested in narcotics, Charlotte Steward delves into the science behind addiction on pages 14-15, while Robert Westbrook takes us on a trip through the fascinating world of psychedelic therapy on pages 8-9. This complements an interview with Imperial neuroscientist and drug specialist David Nutt on pages 24-25, where he discusses how stringent regulations hinder vital research into psychoactive substances. Anyone looking for romance this summer should turn to pages 6-7, where we explore the science behind falling in love, or to page 26, where Sophie Hull and Caroline Steel give us the lowdown on ‘dirty talk’. For something a little more medicinal, turn to pages 15-16 to investigate two of Big Pharma’s most elusive puzzles: the male pill, and female viagra. We hope you enjoy this issue, and whether it’s sex, drugs, or rock ‘n’ roll that takes your fancy, remember: don’t do anything we wouldn’t…
Harry and Greta
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