Evolving with, not evolving to: On Instagram dieticians, human evolution, and language
David Percival unpacks how the internet fuels misconceptions about human evolution, challenging the idea that we evolved “to” do things.
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Optogenetics: Medicine or manipulation
Larissa Chan explores the field of optogenetics, dissecting the potential innovations and flaws of this novel technique.
Health is more than medicine: the CMO’s report on health in cities
Magnus Page details the UK chief medical officer’s report on health in cities, discussing the role economic deprivation has on health.
Wired for depression? Reconsidering depression as an evolutionary driver
Jasmine Yang explores the reframing of depression as an evolutionary driver to better understand the mechanisms of depression
Women in STEM: Wins and ways to go
Jessie D’Urso discusses recent progress in helping women succeed in STEM and the persisting barriers to success.
Conservation of heritage in conflict zones
In this poignant article, Julia Granato reflects on the methods used in the conservation and reconstruction of warzone damage.
The exam paradox
Patricia Nalule reflects on how exams can lead to burnout and hinder even the brightest students and how best to recover from exam stress.
Tripping at the final hurdle: Is FDA rejection a setback for psychedelics?
Millicent Crewe discusses the recent rejection of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and the impact on the world of therapy and psychedelics.
Scientists must adapt to our low-trust world
Satchel Walton reflects on why some people struggle to trust scientists in an ever-politicised field and how scientists should boost trust.
Does Science Have a Communication Problem?
Douglas Brown delves into why scientific papers can be so bland and dull and how scientists can improve their language.