Homo sapiens 2.0
Marianna Birkitt describes biohacking science and the lack thereof, arguing for better policy regulation of the biohacking zone.
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Phosphogeddon: Our planet’s phosphate crisis
Olivia Allen discusses the current state of phosphate in the world and calls for more responsible use of this precious resource.
Revolutionising energy storage: Lithium ion batteries and beyond
Lorenz Olbrich examines the current state of the battery research and discusses what the future holds going beyond lithium ion batteries.
Sincere new world—A conversation about AI and human thought
Ester Paolocci discusses the new developments and future applications of AI highlighting potential pitfalls in AI adoption.
Tripping into treatment: The psychedelics renaissance
Jasmin Patel discusses how psychedelics work, and how they might solve the current lack of effective treatments for mental health disorders.
FemTech is the Future
Sophie Gray discusses the advances and challenges of FemTech highlighting its potential to improve women’s health.
Rethinking death and ageing in the age of modern medicine
A more honest and compassionate approach to old age and death is necessary to help people live meaningful lives, argues William Reilly.
Impostor syndrome in postgraduate research: The guilt isn’t your fault
As mental health issues affect more and more postgraduate researchers, impostor syndrome remains an under-addressed issue, argues May Merino.
Too stressed for success: The academic epidemic
Emilia Schmid discusses the problem of burnout in academia, and what needs to be done to better support researchers.
Opinion Series: Mental Health in STEM
The Oxford Scientist is starting a new series of Opinion pieces to discuss in depth some of the mental health challenges in academia.