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What stops us from saying tongue twisters fluently?

Sakshi RajeshFebruary 7, 2023March 18, 202304 mins

Sakshi Rajesh explains what linguistics and brain sciences have to tell us about tongue twisters, and why we find them so difficult to say.

Paris JaggersFebruary 6, 2023July 3, 202309 mins

Paris Jaggers describes the surprising environmental legacy of nuclear fallout from the bomb testing era of the mid-20th century.

Duncan W. MartinsonFebruary 5, 2023March 18, 202305 mins

Duncan W. Martinson describes the progression of optimal transport theory through various applications from economics to AI.

Simon LichtingerFebruary 3, 2023March 21, 202304 mins

Simon Lichtinger describes how the development of super-resolution microscopy enabled scientists to see beyond the optical diffraction limit.

Helen CollinsFebruary 2, 2023March 21, 202306 mins

Helen Collins explores evidence for and against Dunbar’s number, the idea that our species’ social groups are limited to around 150 people.

Nell MilesJanuary 30, 2023August 28, 202307 mins

Nell Miles argues that as a crucial and often-forgotten part of soil biodiversity, fungi deserve more research and recognition.

Emma M FordJanuary 30, 2023March 18, 202305 mins

Emma Ford describes how urban regeneration schemes work by mimicking natural processes, and the potential problems with this approach.

The Oxford ScientistJanuary 16, 2023March 18, 202304 mins

Manaal Khan describes the potential future of medicine, electronics, and industry in the face of new small-scale science and nanotechnology.

The Oxford ScientistJanuary 15, 2023March 18, 202304 mins

Catherine James argues that science needs the humanities to add value, meaning and rigour to its discoveries and societal impact.

Ayaka HoggJanuary 11, 2023March 18, 202309 mins

Ayaka Hogg describes the discovery of progressive supranuclear palsy, and the challenges in treating this neurodegenerative disease.