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.
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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.
The latest declaration on animal consciousness: friend or foe?
Amy Searle reports on recent updates in our understanding of animal consciousness and reflects on the ethical use of animals in research.
What is the future for brain-computer interfaces, and are they in the right hands?
Lauryn Foster reflects on recent developments within the world of brain-computer interfaces and evaluates their future potential.
From lab to plate—the future of meat alternatives
Mia Clark-Webb reflects on the future of meat alternatives and how lab grown cultured meat is taking science by storm.
Who owns the dead? The auction of Apex the Stegosaurus
Katherine Faulkner reflects on the practice of fossil auctioning and how Apex the stegosaurus led to the highest bid for a fossil at auction.