The Oxford Scientist

Bigger isn’t always better: Rethinking intelligence in the animal kingdom

Chloe DickJuly 4, 2024July 4, 202408 mins

Chloe Dick reflects on whether a bigger brain does truly underpin increased intelligence within the animal kingdom.

Mason WakleyJune 24, 2024June 24, 202406 mins

Mason Wakley reviews the new exhibit at Oxford’s Museum of Natural History and assesses how water connects all of us.

Ester PaolocciJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024011 mins

In interview: Ester Paolocci speaks with Dr Thomas Reilly on the disorder that seemingly mimics the Greek Myth of Sisyphus.

Olivia McGinnisJune 3, 2024June 4, 202407 mins

Olivia McGinnis discusses a recent study highlighting the relevance of genetic transposons in the evolution of tail loss.

Arman Ghanbari ParsaMay 28, 2024May 28, 2024011 mins

Arman Ghanbari Parsa explores the possibilities of peace between humans and tigers following news of a tiger attack in Wayanad, India.

Ramón Nartallo-KaluarachchiMay 24, 2024May 24, 202409 mins

Ramón Nartallo-Kaluarachchi discusses the ubiquity of breaking symmetry in nature and the relationship between asymmetry and complexity.

Rithika RavishankarMay 23, 2024May 23, 202405 mins

Rithika Ravishankar discusses the challenges faced and the lessons learned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taylor BiMay 17, 2024May 17, 202406 mins

Taylor Bi explores the conflicting priorities of tourists and residents in the Galapagos, and how local empowerment may resolve this clash.

Sophie BasarrateMay 17, 2024May 17, 202406 mins

Sophie Basarrate discusses the physical and cognitive benefits of dance in combatting the negative aspects of an ageing population.

Ushika KiddMay 16, 2024July 24, 202406 mins

Ushika Kidd explores a discussion with Sophie Chao, an environmental anthropologist who calls for decolonisation of climate change.