Road traffic accidents, floods, fires, pollution... for firefighters, no two days are ever the same. Whether they do their jobs voluntarily, professionally or in the military, they’re out there every day to protect us.
A night at the museum is ok, but why not every night in your own museum!? Probably the dream of every museum director at one time or another, who otherwise busy themselves overseeing the management of the museum’s collections. They also manage the museum’s finances, employees and communications strategy.
To say electricians work hard just so we can charge our phones is perhaps a bit of an understatement... but you have to admit, without their skills and expertise, life would be a lot more boring.
“You’ve got your mother’s eyes and your father’s nose!” Ah, the famous family resemblance... which of us has never dreamed of unravelling the mysteries of our genetic makeup? This fascinating science studies the phenomena of heredity traits in living organisms.
Arboriculturists are farmers who specialise in horticulture: preparing, planting, observing and maintaining plants and trees of all different species throughout the year, come wind, rain or snow.
You know that long list of “potential side effects” you see on the leaflets inside prescriptions? You have pharmacologists to thank. These skilled scientists support the research and development of medicines, particularly by studying their effects on the body.
A landscape architect’s canvas is the natural environment: they bring nature to life and showcase its beauty on roundabouts and grass verges... but also in more exciting locations, like green spaces, gardens and parks.