The exam paradox
Patricia Nalule reflects on how exams can lead to burnout and hinder even the brightest students and how best to recover from exam stress.
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The Oxford Scientist Michaelmas reading and watchlist
Culture editors Catherine Wang and Erin Adlard give recommendations for this term’s must-watch and must-reads for those who love science.
Coevolution: If you had to survive, would you reap benefits, or lives?
Julia Chung, the year 10-11 category winner of the Schools Science Competition reflects on predator-prey coevolution.
Dogs, avocados and yoghurt – harnessing evolution through domestication
Year 12-13 winner of the Schools Science Competition, Jaden Lim, reflects on how domestication has been pivotal to the path of evolution.
Brains to brilliance: The evolution of the mind towards cerebral thinking
Overall Schools Science Competition winner, Arushi Vasanad, explores the evolution of humans’ most powerful organ.
Radiation: A journey to the Moon
Ben Bradley, Joshua Selfridge, and Siobann Bouyer report on the risk of space radiation and the potential risk of cosmic rays and how to mitigate these risks.
The Oxford Scientist Schools Competition 2024
Updates for The Oxford Scientist Schools Competition 2024.
How to interview: The Oxford Scientist guide
The Oxford Scientist has compiled a guide for interviews. Read about how to ask the right kind of questions and navigate complex topics.
The Oxford Scientist winter watchlist: Science on screen
This winter holiday, immerse yourself in an exciting portrayal of science on screen with this ultimate selection of science films.
SciWrite: Science Communication Challenge winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Science Communication Challenge!