Evolutionary mismatch and the metabolic trident
Malintha Hewa Batage reflects on evolutionary mismatch and how our metabolic genes are not well-matched with a modern, sedentary lifestyle.
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IP landmark cases: the basics
Emanuel Bor kicks off the new IP landmark cases series by explaining what a patent is and the process needed to obtain one.
Coevolution: If you had to survive, would you reap benefits, or lives?
Julia Chung, the year 10-11 category winner of the Schools Science Competition reflects on predator-prey coevolution.
Dogs, avocados and yoghurt – harnessing evolution through domestication
Year 12-13 winner of the Schools Science Competition, Jaden Lim, reflects on how domestication has been pivotal to the path of evolution.
Brains to brilliance: The evolution of the mind towards cerebral thinking
Overall Schools Science Competition winner, Arushi Vasanad, explores the evolution of humans’ most powerful organ.
Palaeo policy: How can the past inform conservation?
Katherine Faulkner reflects on how studies of the past can inform the future of conservation amidst the climate crisis.
Radiation: A journey to the Moon
Ben Bradley, Joshua Selfridge, and Siobann Bouyer report on the risk of space radiation and the potential risk of cosmic rays and how to mitigate these risks.
Bigger isn’t always better: Rethinking intelligence in the animal kingdom
Chloe Dick reflects on whether a bigger brain does truly underpin increased intelligence within the animal kingdom.
Broken symmetry and the emergent complexity of life
Ramón Nartallo-Kaluarachchi discusses the ubiquity of breaking symmetry in nature and the relationship between asymmetry and complexity.
The Post COVID-19 Era
Rithika Ravishankar discusses the challenges faced and the lessons learned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.