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Jurassic Park 30 years on—What is a dinosaur dig really like?
Ben Igielman outlines the challenging process of real-life dinosaur digs, comparing it to the portrayal in ‘Jurassic Park’.
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What do laboratory mice and Robert De Niro have in common?
Ester Paolocci examines medical ethical complexities, emphasising the need for compassion when treating patients.
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Oppenheimer: The man behind the picture
Lily Massey reviews the new movie “Oppenheimer”, highlighting the complex morality of scientific discovery.
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Is Prehistoric Planet 2 the best palaeontology documentary yet?
Spencer Pevsner reviews Prehistoric Planet 2, describing its incredible visuals, engaging plot, and raising awareness about its issues.
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O ga di mma, ‘Everything will be good’
Ushika Kidd reviews the talk by Dr Adaku for the BIPOC STEM network event highlighting the importance of wellbeing when breaking barriers.
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The Oxford Scientist Summer Reads
Selected by The Oxford Scientist editors, this is your ultimate science summer read list. It features exciting books and insightful articles.
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This is how you lose the time war but beat the grandfather paradox
Cameron Hill insightfully explains the philosophical hurdles of time travel, grandfather paradox and how time travel can be reconciled with free will.