Breaking Bredt’s rule a century later
Jenusiya Jeyaseelan reports on the groundbreaking discovery of chemical bonds that break the well-established Bredt’s rule.
BioArt: Producing art through biochemistry
Edie Allden explores the artistic side of biochemistry and how ethics and access challenge the universality of BioArt.
Viral Whodunit: Investigating the origins of SARS-CoV-2
Eloise Elkington explores the largely disputed origins of COVID-19 and how evidence suggests but not proves a wet market origin.
The power of the Immune Clock—how the circadian rhythm affects our immune system
Waywen Loh discusses the daily cycle of our immune system and how this can be exploited during vaccination.
Blue energy—harnessing the power of tropical waters for a greener future
Matthew Rogers explores the green technology ocean thermal energy conversion, which could be better than conventional renewable energy.
Breaking Bredt’s rule a century later
Jenusiya Jeyaseelan reports on the groundbreaking discovery of chemical bonds that break the well-established Bredt’s rule.
Tripping at the final hurdle: Is FDA rejection a setback for psychedelics?
Millicent Crewe discusses the recent rejection of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and the impact on the world of therapy and psychedelics.
Scientists must adapt to our low-trust world
Satchel Walton reflects on why some people struggle to trust scientists in an ever-politicised field and how scientists should boost trust.
How Ancient Civilisations Interpreted Solar Eclipses
From stars to sacrifices: Jan Maciejewski reports on historical interpretations of solar eclipses and where they came from.
The History and Future of Biodesign
Arabella Fearnley-Whittingstall evaluates the sustainability and potential implications of biodesign, ranging from concrete to fashion.
Advances in computational biology celebrated by the Nobel Prize for Chemistry
Lola Bell reports on the journey of protein structure discovery leading to the awards for the 2024 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
The birth pangs of global biodiversity policy: How to avoid the pitfalls of climate change conferences
Faye Chang remarks on the issues with COP16’s biodiversity policy and reflects on how they can be improved.
Does Science Have a Communication Problem?
Douglas Brown delves into why scientific papers can be so bland and dull and how scientists can improve their language.
Making jet fuel from thin air: Oxford spin-out OXCCU and the future of sustainable aviation
Olivia Allen explores the realms of sustainable aviation and how hydrocarbons may fuel the future of air travel.
Explaining COP16
Faye Chang introduces the elusive COP16 and explores its role in helping to slow down the biodiversity crisis.
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