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The Regeneration of the Chemical Weapons Convention

The Oxford ScientistSeptember 20, 2022

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Can a poor sleep cycle cause diabetes?

Megan PerryDecember 9, 2022March 18, 2023012 mins

Megan Perry discusses how the body knows the time, and the role a poor sleep cycle plays in insulin secretion and developing diabetes.

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Frankenstein: A monster who saved lives

The Oxford ScientistDecember 1, 2022March 18, 202307 mins

Mridul Shrestha discusses the relationship between science and science fiction, taking the example of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

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Green-eyed to the future: What is a B-Corp?

Sophie BeaumontNovember 28, 2022March 18, 2023013 mins

Sophie Beaumont reports on a talk from Oxford Women in Business (OxWIB) on ‘What is a B-Corp?’ and discusses their importance for a green future.

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‘Building Molecular Wires from the Colours of Life’: A Talk by Prof. Harry Anderson

Andrew GriffithsNovember 23, 2022March 18, 202308 mins

Andrew Griffiths reports on Prof. Harry Anderson’s Oxford University Scientific Society talk ‘Building Molecular Wires from the Colours of Life’.

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Nuclear Fusion: Friend or Foe?

Ivan TolkachevNovember 21, 2022March 18, 2023012 mins

Ivan Tolkachev discusses increasing energy security and decreasing reliance on fossil fuels, and asks if nuclear fusion is the answer to both.

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Mathematical modelling for regenerative medicine: Dream or reality?

Duncan W. MartinsonNovember 16, 2022March 22, 2023010 mins

As part of our Regeneration print edition, Duncan W. Martinson discusses mathematical modelling for regenerative medicine.

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The role of science in waste

Halima DoskiNovember 14, 2022March 18, 202307 mins

From our 2022 Regeneration issue, Halima Doski discusses the role of science in waste, particularly in plastic usage and recycling.

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Self-cloning rice—the holy grail of agriculture?

Lola BellNovember 9, 2022March 18, 2023012 mins

Lola Bell reports on a lecture by Professor Venkatesan Sundaresan on the ability to create self-cloning rice to tackle growing food demands.

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iConnect: Can Technology Foster a Sense of Psychological Connection?

Tara VenkatesanNovember 4, 2022March 18, 2023016 mins

Tara Venkatesan discusses the complex link between tech and mental health, and how VR and AR technology can foster psychological connection.

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Cystic Fibrosis: A revolution in precision medicine

Megan PerryOctober 5, 2022March 22, 2023015 mins

Megan Perry reviews the developments in cystic fibrosis treatment, including the revolution precision medicine is having on patient outcomes.

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