Culture Archives - The Oxford Scientist

AI needs data, creatives want protection. Can the government deliver both?

Ujval Sidhu-BrarMarch 24, 2025March 24, 2025013 mins

Ujval Sidhu-Brar explores the challenges of AI regulation, data access, creative protection and harnessing AI as a tool.

Bee CabatayMarch 10, 2025March 10, 2025011 mins

Bee Cabatay reflects on the iconic Lo-Fi Girl and the science behind how she makes a great study companion.

Sahil GroverMarch 3, 2025March 3, 202509 mins

Sahil Grover tells the intriguing and eccentric tale of how Guinness wanting to improve their stout led to the invention of the t-test.

Ruby LeysFebruary 16, 2025February 16, 2025013 mins

Ruby Leys reflects on the recent appearance of code-switching in BBC’s The Traitors and explains the science behind accents.

Isabella BridgmanJanuary 30, 2025January 30, 2025011 mins

Isabella Bridgman explores the rise of consumption, or tuberculosis, and the subsequent effects on pop culture and media in the 19th century.

Dylan NgJanuary 20, 2025January 20, 2025020 mins

Dylan Ng explores Galois’ remarkable legacy and how not even a fiery temper and daddy issues stopped him being a maths legend.

Jan MaciejewskiDecember 30, 2024December 30, 2024014 mins

From stars to sacrifices: Jan Maciejewski reports on historical interpretations of solar eclipses and where they came from.

Arabella Fearnley-WhittingstallDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024011 mins

Arabella Fearnley-Whittingstall evaluates the sustainability and potential implications of biodesign, ranging from concrete to fashion.

The Oxford ScientistNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024013 mins

Culture editors Catherine Wang and Erin Adlard give recommendations for this term’s must-watch and must-reads for those who love science.

Isra El HaddadJuly 13, 2024July 13, 2024019 mins

Isra El Haddad reflects on the importance of ancient discoveries to the evolution of modern medicine and treatments.