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.
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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.
Why intersectionality is so important in STEM
Taylah Andrews-Clark argues that an intersectional approach that goes beyond isolated identities is crucial for achieving diversity in STEM.
Is geoengineering for climate change a necessity or a distraction?
Geoengineering techniques like solar radiation management and carbon dioxide removal are not without risks – but, done safely, the latter may be essential, argues Simon Driscoll.