Can we “cure” ageing? An immunological perspective
Eva Knightley explores how ageing reshapes the immune system and the emerging therapies that could help extend healthy life.
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Microplastics in fashion: A hidden threat
Aury Mosseri examines the growing evidence linking fashion to environmental contamination and potential health risks.
Beyond oganesson: The race to create element 119
Hannah Hunt explores the global pursuit of element 119, and how political tensions and scientific rivalry are redefining nuclear research.
Missed out and misunderstood: The implications of living as a woman with ADHD
Maisie Lambert explores how gender bias and biological differences contribute to the ADHD underdiagnosis in women and ensuing consequences.
A gut feeling: The microbiome in health and disease
Madison Williams explores the increasing research around the tiny microbe inhabitants of the human gut and their role in health and disease.
Quantum life
Maisie Saunders explores how quantum mechanics may underpin key biological processes, from photosynthesis to bird navigation and smell.
Fantastic beasts and how to find them: Using eDNA for deep sea conservation
Lucy Back and Sofia Raffio-Curd explore how environmental DNA is opening new possibilities for deep-sea conservation.
Weald to Waves: A corridor of conservation and conversation
Jessica Sutton reports on Weald to Waves, a regenerative farming and conservation initiative creating a 100-mile wildlife corridor from the High Weald to the Sussex coast, aiming to reconnect fragmented habitats while supporting farmers, food production, and biodiversity recovery.
When “waste” still has value: How machine learning is improving spent nuclear fuel reprocessing
Chaudhary Atif reports on how machine learning is being applied to nuclear waste reprocessing, supporting a cleaner energy future.
Non-hormonal contraceptives are the future. Why aren’t they in production?
Anika Schwarze-Chintapatla discusses the lack of new male contraceptives and the development challenges facing promising candidates.
