The missing microbe
Ilke Boran reports on the role of the gut microbiome in crucial biological processes, and how social factors impacts its composition.
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Setting sail from the shores of the cosmic ocean: Humanity and the search for alien life
Ilke Boran explores the origins of life and identifies moons beyond Earth with the potential to support thriving biological systems.
Scientific misattribution: Academia’s worst-kept secret
Ilke Boran explores the problem of scientific misattributions and representation in academia advocating for systemic solutions.
Commodifying the cosmos: Who does space really belong to?
Ilke Boran argues that there may be much to be gained from space exploration, as long as the benefits are made available to all.
The Ancient Origins of the Animal Skeletal System
Ilke Boran reports on newly discovered fossils shedding light on the evolutionary history and ancient origins of the animal skeletal system.
NASA’s DART mission
Ilka Boran reports on NASA’s recent DART mission, and discusses the future of planetary defence from asteroids.