Opinion Archives - The Oxford Scientist

Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome at the crossroads of science

Vidushi ChughApril 30, 2026April 30, 202607 mins

Vidushi Chugh examines chronic fatigue syndrome through the lens of evolving truth and the need for a multidisciplinary approach.

Skye GavinApril 28, 2026April 28, 202607 mins

Sophie examines the seasonal rise in student illness, underscoring the impact of individual behaviour on community health.

Han CaiApril 18, 2026April 18, 202609 mins

Han Cai discusses the public’s attitude on scientific research and important consequences of public attitude on science.

Joshua SainsApril 18, 2026April 18, 202607 mins

Joshua Sains explores the different forms of knowledge, highlighting the drivers behind pursuit of scientific knowledge.

Sophie LyneMarch 5, 2026March 5, 202607 mins

Sophie Lyne explores the misunderstood world of specific phobias, highlighting the need for greater research and awareness of their severity.

Sahana NarayanJanuary 25, 2026February 4, 202608 mins

Sahana Narayan examines how global science is shaped by power and history, calling for change in current research systems.

Eleanor Hamilton ClarkJanuary 7, 2026January 8, 202608 mins

Eleanor Hamilton Clark explores global displacement driven by climate change and the urgent justice questions it raises.

David PercivalDecember 7, 2025December 7, 202507 mins

David Percival unpacks how the internet fuels misconceptions about human evolution, challenging the idea that we evolved “to” do things.

Larissa ChanJuly 11, 2025July 11, 202506 mins

Larissa Chan explores the field of optogenetics, dissecting the potential innovations and flaws of this novel technique.

Magnus PageApril 26, 2025April 26, 202505 mins

Magnus Page details the UK chief medical officer’s report on health in cities, discussing the role economic deprivation has on health.