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Can a poor sleep cycle cause diabetes?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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