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From stigmatisation to brain investigation: The evolving understanding of schizophrenia

Katerina PantiOctober 30, 2023November 26, 2023

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Setting sail from the shores of the cosmic ocean: Humanity and the search for alien life

Ilke BoranOctober 10, 2023October 29, 202307 mins

Ilke Boran explores the origins of life and identifies moons beyond Earth with the potential to support thriving biological systems.

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Neo-taphonomy: From modern bones to the fossil record in Africa

Jacinto MatheSeptember 28, 2023October 24, 202305 mins

Jacinto Mathe investigates the enigmatic origins of humanity, unraveling the mysteries through the lenses of neo-taphonomy and paleoecology.

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Why is brain pain such a head scratcher?

Ashley JacksonSeptember 18, 2023October 21, 202309 mins

Exploring the mysteries of migraines, Ashley Jackson delves into their symptoms, theories, and the socio-economic impacts of this ailment.

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CO2 Emissions
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Can waste carbon dioxide solve the global plastics problem?

Freya ButlerSeptember 11, 2023October 12, 2023013 mins

Freya Butler highlights the environmental consequences of plastic production and examines the potential of waste CO2 in polymer production.

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Has scientific visibility come with greater skepticism or support?

The Oxford ScientistSeptember 7, 2023October 9, 202308 mins

Mariam Elalfy examines the intricacies of public trust in science emphasising the need for transparent communication and understanding.

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Plastic pollution
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Bacteria: Taking a bite out of climate change

The Oxford ScientistSeptember 7, 2023October 1, 202308 mins

Isabel Hubbard explores the challenges of plastic waste and highlights innovative enzyme-driven solutions for sustainable decomposition.

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Flywheel
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The wheels on the bus… return of the flywheel

The Oxford ScientistSeptember 7, 2023October 1, 202308 mins

Joseph Lailey unveils the potential of flywheels in renewable energy storage, tracing their history and their future applications.

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Fairness
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Scientific misattribution: Academia’s worst-kept secret

Ilke BoranAugust 28, 2023September 22, 2023025 mins

Ilke Boran explores the problem of scientific misattributions and representation in academia advocating for systemic solutions.

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Hourglass
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Senolytics and dementia—The war against ageing

Lily MasseyAugust 23, 2023September 19, 2023015 mins

Lily Massey explores the potential of senolytics to combat age-related diseases, possibly improving the quality of human life in later years.

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Lytico-bodig disease origins
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The mystery of the Guam disease

Angelina ShcherbakovaAugust 16, 2023September 7, 202308 mins

Angelina Shcherbakowa delves into the enigma of Guam’s lytico-bodig disease, attempting to trace its potential origins.

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