Bird flu reaches the Antarctic region
George Rabin reports on the first instance of Avian Influenza detected in the Antarctic, posing threats to vulnerable and endangered species.
The influence of sex on disease and treatment
Isabelle Goodall-Summers explores the impacts of sex and gender differences in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of diseases.
There’s more to a fig than meets the eye: Shifting our perception of the trees we harvest
Amy White explores the challenges that hinder the lives of fig trees, and what this means for our perspectives on harvesting trees.
Medicine goes electronic—and geopolitical
Charles Jenner reports on the potential use of bioelectronic therapeutics in the treatment of heterogeneities in the autonomic nervous system.
Seeing double: a dive into the world of digital twins
Alice Banfield weighs up the potential uses of digital twins in personalised medicine and explores the ethical implications of this.
From stigmatisation to brain investigation: The evolving understanding of schizophrenia
Katerina Panti explores the paradigm shifts that have, and continue to, shape our understanding of schizophrenia.
A rabid bite and its consequence: turning wind and water into greatest fears
Ayaka Hogg delves into Rabies, a disease of terror, and how a virus strikes the fear of wind and water into the hearts of those infected.
OxSci x OxPods media collaboration
Write and record for a new collaboration between the Oxford Scientist and OxPods to explore new types of science communication.
Bird flu reaches the Antarctic region
George Rabin reports on the first instance of Avian Influenza detected in the Antarctic, posing threats to vulnerable and endangered species.
Can psychedelics help close the gender gap in pain relief?
Alana Chandler explores the potential use of psychedelics to treat pain in women, which is so-often ignored and underplayed.
What should be done with the human bone remains?
Jude Tunyi evaluates traditional anatomical teaching in medicine, which uses cadavers, and the potential use of more modern approaches.
Decoding dizziness: brain cells responsible for motion sickness identified
Isabelle Goodall-Summers reports on recent insight into “motion sickness neurons”—neurons that could explain our travel sickness on journeys.
Climate change could already be affecting insects in temperate zones, new study warns
Alice Peabody reports on the varied effects of climate change that we are already seeing on global insect populations.
Hope for Alzheimer’s patients as Theory of Learning and Memory challenged
Leah Fogarty reports on new findings surrounding the inhibition of enzymes, in order to treat late-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
US issues first-ever fine for space debris
Olivia Allen reports on the $150,000 fine issued to DISH network for failure to clear a retired satellite, contributing to space debris.
