Redefining mental health: the rise of computational psychiatry
SungJun Cho delves into the challenges of modern psychiatry and how computational psychiatry may alleviate these problems.
Continue reading
Disorders of consciousness are a clinical minefield. Here’s how we could be doing better
Charles Jenner explores the clinical subjectivity of consciousness and how neuroimaging may provide a new avenue to more accurate diagnoses.
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.
BioArt: Producing art through biochemistry
Edie Allden explores the artistic side of biochemistry and how ethics and access challenge the universality of BioArt.
Viral Whodunit: Investigating the origins of SARS-CoV-2
Eloise Elkington explores the largely disputed origins of COVID-19 and how evidence suggests but not proves a wet market origin.
Trapped not attracted: Why insects flock to lights
George Rabin reports on new findings which oppose the conventional idea that insects are attracted to light.
The power of the Immune Clock—how the circadian rhythm affects our immune system
Waywen Loh discusses the daily cycle of our immune system and how this can be exploited during vaccination.
Scientists uncover multiple sclerosis gene origins
Izzie Farrance reports on the new finding that genes contributing to multiple sclerosis may have spread due to ancient population migrations.
Blue energy—harnessing the power of tropical waters for a greener future
Matthew Rogers explores the green technology ocean thermal energy conversion, which could be better than conventional renewable energy.
The ways of the worm
Harvey Purewal discusses the crucial role that earthworms have in maintaining the soil, and therefore the ecosystem as a whole.