To believe or not believe: Does free will exist?
Divya Prasad explores arguments against free will yet how the belief that we do hold some power over decisions may be better for individuals.
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BioArt: Producing art through biochemistry
Edie Allden explores the artistic side of biochemistry and how ethics and access challenge the universality of BioArt.
CBD: Miracle or myth?
Billie Delpino explores the growing use of CBD for mitigating various symptoms, and the extent to which CBD is supported by science.
Returning to postgraduate study following a career change
Catherine Baldwin discusses an unconventional journey to postgraduate education, and a series of tips for returning to education.
A national drinking problem: The case for government intervention
Eleanor Garrigan Mattar discusses how governments’ passive view on alcohol consumption has result in minimal policy targeting alcoholism.
Climate change and diseases: How does it end?
Gracie Forrest explores how climate change can exacerbate disease, and the disparity of this effect between countries.
The cosmic dance of the chicken and the egg
Kristian Suszczenia explores the origin of life, and how it required evolution for complexity, but also complexity for evolution.
The myth of the coy female
Lily Massey challenges the notion that males are active propagators of the next generation, while females are merely passive carers.
Private renting, where the lease doesn’t cover for DNA damage
Ester Paolocci describes the social and biological consequences of private renting, particularly how the stress can alter our DNA.
Filtering flavours: The science and future behind your cup of coffee
Titas Radzevicius explores the science behind coffee, and how innovative technology may improve the industry.