Olivia Allen, Author at The Oxford Scientist

Making jet fuel from thin air: Oxford spin-out OXCCU and the future of sustainable aviation

Olivia AllenDecember 9, 2024December 9, 2024014 mins

Olivia Allen explores the realms of sustainable aviation and how hydrocarbons may fuel the future of air travel.

Olivia AllenNovember 20, 2024November 20, 202409 mins

Olivia Allen reports on the launch of the Europa Clipper, which will reach Jupiter’s moon Europa in the year 2030.

Olivia AllenSeptember 25, 202408 mins

Olivia Allen reports on current endeavours to create a healthier and more sustainable chocolate recipe using the whole cocoa fruit.

Olivia AllenJuly 24, 2024July 24, 202406 mins

Olivia Allen reports on an exciting new sunlight trapping device using the simple quartz stone, which may reduce the need for fossil fuels.

Olivia AllenApril 21, 2024April 21, 2024019 mins

Olivia Allen discusses the gender inequality experienced by Bell Burnell, notably how her discovery gave her male colleagues a Nobel Prize.

Olivia AllenJanuary 31, 2024March 15, 2024020 mins

Olivia Allen and Enis Gerxhalija discuss cosmic radiation exposure as an occupational risk faced by cabin crew.

Olivia AllenJanuary 29, 2024March 15, 202407 mins

Olivia Allen explores a mysterious event in the history of our climate, a three-thousand-year change in Earth’s atmosphere and hydrology.

Olivia AllenJanuary 18, 2024March 15, 202407 mins

Oliva Allen reports on findings that the Indian ocean gravity hole may be a product of low density plasma plumes.

Olivia AllenNovember 12, 2023November 12, 202306 mins

Olivia Allen reports on the $150,000 fine issued to DISH network for failure to clear a retired satellite, contributing to space debris.

Olivia AllenJuly 5, 2023August 18, 2023011 mins

Olivia Allen discusses the current state of phosphate in the world and calls for more responsible use of this precious resource.