Let’s all be naturalists
Jiya Soomal explores why a personal connection with nature may be the solution to the biodiversity crisis of the Anthropocene.
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Conservation through the eyes of Indigenous Australian culture
Teresa Cochrane explores the intimate connection between Indigenous peoples in Australia and the environment using personal experiences.
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.
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.
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.
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’
Ayaka Hogg discusses Jenny Kendler’s ‘Tell it to the Birds’, bird conservation efforts, and the role of installation art in conservation.
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’
Shivi Gupta explores the ethical dilemmas and scientific advancements associated with the Manhattan Project in nuclear physics.
Poetic justice: The Henrietta Lacks story
Ashley Jackson examines the ethical and scientific implications of the HeLa cells sourced from Henrietta Lacks.