
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.
A new particle accelerator at CERN will allow physicists to investigate theories beyond the Standard Model, reports Jairus Tristan Patoc.
Taylah Andrews-Clark argues that an intersectional approach that goes beyond isolated identities is crucial for achieving diversity in STEM.
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.
Megan Stoker reviews the current medical understanding of the enigmatic condition ME/CFS, commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome.
Adèle Bouyer reviews how a recent change in FDA regulation may herald a decline in animal testing, in the face of new alternative models.
Paris Jaggers describes the surprising environmental legacy of nuclear fallout from the bomb testing era of the mid-20th century.
A new analysis by Flora and Fauna International reveals that a lack of research is preventing safer deep sea mining, reports Olivia Allen.
Jamie Adams reviews what we know about tinnitus, and options for treating this mysterious medical condition.
A new study suggests microplastics affects seabirds’ microbiomes—and may act as a vector for zoonotic pathogens, reports Paris Jaggers.
As mental health issues affect more and more postgraduate researchers, impostor syndrome remains an under-addressed issue, argues May Merino.
Emilia Schmid discusses the problem of burnout in academia, and what needs to be done to better support researchers.
The Oxford Scientist is starting a new series of Opinion pieces to discuss in depth some of the mental health challenges in academia.
More holistic and interdisciplinary attention is needed for microbiome research to live up to its hype, argues Isabel Williams.