New report exposes the impacts of deep sea mining
A new analysis by Flora and Fauna International reveals that a lack of research is preventing safer deep sea mining, reports Olivia Allen.
The particle physics of tomorrow: The Future Circular Collider
A new particle accelerator at CERN will allow physicists to investigate theories beyond the Standard Model, reports Jairus Tristan Patoc.
Why intersectionality is so important in STEM
Taylah Andrews-Clark argues that an intersectional approach that goes beyond isolated identities is crucial for achieving diversity in STEM.
Is geoengineering for climate change a necessity or a distraction?
Geoengineering techniques like solar radiation management and carbon dioxide removal are not without risks – but, done safely, the latter may be essential, argues Simon Driscoll.
ME/CFS: The fatigue that sleep can’t shake
Megan Stoker reviews the current medical understanding of the enigmatic condition ME/CFS, commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome.
Are animal models still relevant to drug development?
Adèle Bouyer reviews how a recent change in FDA regulation may herald a decline in animal testing, in the face of new alternative models.
The ecological legacy of nuclear fallout
Paris Jaggers describes the surprising environmental legacy of nuclear fallout from the bomb testing era of the mid-20th century.
New report exposes the impacts of deep sea mining
A new analysis by Flora and Fauna International reveals that a lack of research is preventing safer deep sea mining, reports Olivia Allen.
Ringing in the brain: tinnitus and the nervous system
Jamie Adams reviews what we know about tinnitus, and options for treating this mysterious medical condition.
Seabird study reveals the danger of microplastics as vector for pathogens
A new study suggests microplastics affects seabirds’ microbiomes—and may act as a vector for zoonotic pathogens, reports Paris Jaggers.
Impostor syndrome in postgraduate research: The guilt isn’t your fault
As mental health issues affect more and more postgraduate researchers, impostor syndrome remains an under-addressed issue, argues May Merino.
Too stressed for success: The academic epidemic
Emilia Schmid discusses the problem of burnout in academia, and what needs to be done to better support researchers.
Opinion Series: Mental Health in STEM
The Oxford Scientist is starting a new series of Opinion pieces to discuss in depth some of the mental health challenges in academia.
Are microbiomes worth the hype?
More holistic and interdisciplinary attention is needed for microbiome research to live up to its hype, argues Isabel Williams.
