The mind wanders, but the brain waves
Jasmin Patel discusses brain waves, specifically the disputed use of low frequency waves in defining consciousness.
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All vibrations great and small
Tariq Saeed explores the ubiquitous use of vibrations in the animal kingdom, from communicating to selecting food.
Science’s atlas of the human brain
Charles Jenner explores recent publications in Science that are aiming to discern the neuron geography of the brain.
The little-known risk of cosmic radiation in air travel
Olivia Allen and Enis Gerxhalija discuss cosmic radiation exposure as an occupational risk faced by cabin crew.
Peto’s Paradox: Insights into cancer through elephants, naked mole rats, and the Animal Kingdom
Isabel Schmidt discusses why larger animals do not show an increased cancer rate that is expected given their size.
The unexpected guest
Connor Forsyth discusses the recent explorations into the lung microbiome, and its role in treatment for cancer.
The mystery interval: An enigma in Earth’s history
Olivia Allen explores a mysterious event in the history of our climate, a three-thousand-year change in Earth’s atmosphere and hydrology.
Could artificial intelligence save our planet? The role of AI in the fight against climate change
Freya Butler discusses the role of AI in the climate crisis, as well as the potential of this technology to damage the environment.
Mathematics in Biology—the AI age
Amy Searle discusses the intimate link between mathematics and biology, and how AI is being used to elucidate biological phenomena.
Circadian rhythms: The journey to a better night’s sleep
Lily Massey explores our ‘body clock’, based on circadian rhythms, and how it can be harnessed to treat Alzheimer’s and dementia.