Taking stock: Reflecting on our pandemic mistakes
Ashley Jackson reflects on the lessons learnt during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how we all benefit by listening to each other’s perspectives.
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The future of dairy
Alex Rodway argues the future of dairy lies in lab-grown products that provide the same taste and nutrition without the environmental impact.
Are animal models still relevant to drug development?
Adèle Bouyer reviews how a recent change in FDA regulation may herald a decline in animal testing, in the face of new alternative models.
Commodifying the cosmos: Who does space really belong to?
Ilke Boran argues that there may be much to be gained from space exploration, as long as the benefits are made available to all.
Nuclear myth-busting: A perspective on nuclear energy from Eugene Shwageraus
Bella Cooper-Brown reviews a recent talk by researcher of nuclear energy systems Eugene Shwageraus, dispelling myths about nuclear energy.
How genetic engineering can help tackle the climate crisis
Jessye Phillips argues we shouldn’t give in to simplistic views of genetic engineering – it has great potential to tackle climate change.
Why palaeontology is experiencing a revolution
Ben Igielman discusses the revolutionary advances in palaeontology which are allowing information on very small fossils to be extracted.
‘Publish or perish’ versus scientific collaboration in medical research
The COVID-19 pandemic thrust medical research into the global spotlight. It bridged established disconnects between scientists and the public, between science and industry, and within the scientific community itself. It demonstrated the power of researchers working collaboratively towards a common goal. And yet, the pandemic also fostered unprecedented levels of scientific competition.
Are GMOs safe? The debate over genetically altered foods
Isabel Schmidt discusses GMO crops and the debate about their safety.
Is green social prescribing the future of health?
For years medications have been overprescribed by doctors, costing millions and harming the environment. Amy Booth discusses how green social prescribing may be the answer to reduce these costs and help support people with nature-based interventions.