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![The Oxford Scientist winter watchlist: Science on screen Film](https://i0.wp.com/oxsci.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/auke-bakker-CTTJHNwbtPg-unsplash-jpg.webp?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
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.
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The rise of modern skincare
Grace Taylor discusses the history of skincare, and how recent popularity has stemmed from YouTube, social media, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The wizard, the popes, and the optics
Daniel Atkinson explores the life of Roger Bacon, who delved into an extensive variety of scholary pursuits, from theology to science.
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Constructing an alien world: The science and the fiction
Asya Tuğlu’s article blends the scientific reality and imaginative speculation that shapes our perception of alien life.
![Echoes in silence: the lasting resonance of ‘Tell it to the Birds’ three panels of bird art conservation](https://i0.wp.com/oxsci.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_1966-jpg.webp?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
Echoes in silence: the lasting resonance of ‘Tell it to the Birds’
Ayaka Hogg discusses Jenny Kendler’s ‘Tell it to the Birds’, bird conservation efforts, and the role of installation art in conservation.
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The influence of sex on disease and treatment
Isabelle Goodall-Summers explores the impacts of sex and gender differences in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of diseases.
![Science and conscience: Early 20th century physics which led to the ‘destroying of worlds’ nuclear bomb](https://i0.wp.com/oxsci.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_1895-jpg.webp?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
Science and conscience: Early 20th century physics which led to the ‘destroying of worlds’
Shivi Gupta explores the ethical dilemmas and scientific advancements associated with the Manhattan Project in nuclear physics.
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Poetic justice: The Henrietta Lacks story
Ashley Jackson examines the ethical and scientific implications of the HeLa cells sourced from Henrietta Lacks.
![Lights, camera, hope: A glimpse into the Conservation Optimism Film Festival Nature film making](https://i0.wp.com/oxsci.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Screenshot-2023-09-14-at-09.22.25.png?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1)
Lights, camera, hope: A glimpse into the Conservation Optimism Film Festival
Anka Stankovic reviews the 2023 Good Natured Film Festival, highlighting its blend of environmental narratives and the powerful storytelling.
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Book review: What dreams can teach us about ourselves and other animals
Paris Jaggers examines the complex realm of animal dreaming, juxtaposing scientific and philosophical perspectives.