Joana - Biomedical Scientist

An interview with Joana, a Biomedical Scientist specialising in histopathology.

Direct Line Group career profiles

Video clips from the Direct Line Group highlighting the careers available within maths, economics and insurance.

Raw or hard-boiled eggs

You can tell the difference between a hard-boiled egg and a raw egg just by spinning them!

Dive deep

James Cameron, director of Avatar and Titanic, is the first person to travel solo to the deepest point on Earth, 10 kilometres below the surface of the ocean.

Who are we?

Why we are the way we are? Scientists are trying to solve three mysteries about human evolution.

As strong as an egg

Eggs have a uniquely strong shape. They’re so strong that you can walk on them!

Meringues

Making meringue changes the structure of egg whites, making them tasty!

Seasons

Our seasons are caused by the Earth tilting on its axis and its orbit around the Sun.

The moon

The moon formed 4.5 billion years ago after a Mars-sized object collided with Earth.

Levitation

You’d have to vomit nearly 20 litres of milk per second in order to levitate.

Let's hear from the athletes

We have interviewed 14 athletes (both current and retired) so you can hear first hand how they got to where they are today.

From athletics to weightlifting there are so many competitive sports that you can take part in, but have you considered those people who support, train and care for the athletes helping them get to the top of their game?

Gorilla DNA to prevent disease

Scientists are using gorilla DNA to help prevent human diseases.

Global warming issues

Global warming made an ancient type of horse shrink to the size of a cat.

Anti-doping in sport

What is anti-doping and why do athletes need to be tested for drugs before a competition or event? Find out here and see if this is the career for you.