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.
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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.
Opportunity cost and the future for computational scientists
Ramón Nartallo-Kaluarachchi reflects on advancements in the computational sciences, such as the development of AI, and potential pitfalls.
Vann: a virtual community against cancer
reports on a new app called Vann which aims to create a community among cancer patients as well as providing treatment tips.
PMDD: A Sisyphean disorder
In interview: Ester Paolocci speaks with Dr Thomas Reilly on the disorder that seemingly mimics the Greek Myth of Sisyphus.
Life beside the jungle – the reality of coexistence with tigers
Arman Ghanbari Parsa explores the possibilities of peace between humans and tigers following news of a tiger attack in Wayanad, India.