Pathogenic mimicry: We’re not so different, you and I
Laura Santamaria Perez explores the way pathogens mimic human biology to disguise themselves from the immune system.
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A rabid bite and its consequence: Turning wind and water into greatest fears
Ayaka Hogg delves into Rabies, a disease of terror, and how a virus strikes the fear of wind and water into the hearts of those infected.
Can psychedelics help close the gender gap in pain relief?
Alana Chandler explores the potential use of psychedelics to treat pain in women, which is so-often ignored and underplayed.
Super-whales, metalmarks, and troubling charisma in conservation
Joe Boyle explores the impact of non-human charisma on conservation efforts for specific species, even when the “species” do not exist.
There’s more to a fig than meets the eye: Shifting our perception of the trees we harvest
Amy White explores the challenges that hinder the lives of fig trees, and what this means for our perspectives on harvesting trees.
A fish out of water: How African Lungfish sleep through the heat
George Rabin takes a deep dive into aestivation, a process that allows lungfish to lay dormant during dry spells in the rivers they inhabit.
From stigmatisation to brain investigation: The evolving understanding of schizophrenia
Katerina Panti explores the paradigm shifts that have, and continue to, shape our understanding of schizophrenia.
Bias in women’s healthcare: From hysteria to the female Viagra
Jen Jiang explores the current and historical gender biases that underlie scientific research and medicine.
Can we use mathematics to model the spread of violence?
Taylah Andrews-Clark uses mathematical modelling to research societal violence, discussing model limitations and benefits of rehabilitation.
Fixing the nitrogen crisis: The search for sustainable fertilisers
Matthew Campbell examines the nitrogen crisis in agriculture, its environmental impact, and explores microbial solutions for sustainability.