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.
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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.
The puzzling pattern of tool use in the animal kingdom
Ellie Smith explores animal tool use, focusing on ecological and cognitive factors affecting its rarity and diversity.
Setting sail from the shores of the cosmic ocean: Humanity and the search for alien life
Ilke Boran explores the origins of life and identifies moons beyond Earth with the potential to support thriving biological systems.
Neo-taphonomy: From modern bones to the fossil record in Africa
Jacinto Mathe investigates the enigmatic origins of humanity, unraveling the mysteries through the lenses of neo-taphonomy and paleoecology.
Why is brain pain such a head scratcher?
Exploring the mysteries of migraines, Ashley Jackson delves into their symptoms, theories, and the socio-economic impacts of this ailment.
Can waste carbon dioxide solve the global plastics problem?
Freya Butler highlights the environmental consequences of plastic production and examines the potential of waste CO2 in polymer production.
Has scientific visibility come with greater skepticism or support?
Mariam Elalfy examines the intricacies of public trust in science emphasising the need for transparent communication and understanding.