Wavescape or no-escape? How humans are influencing marine bioacoustics
Ushika Kidd explores the underwater sound realm, and how anthropogenic noise is threatening marine ecosystems.
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The mind wanders, but the brain waves
Jasmin Patel discusses brain waves, specifically the disputed use of low frequency waves in defining consciousness.
All vibrations great and small
Tariq Saeed explores the ubiquitous use of vibrations in the animal kingdom, from communicating to selecting food.
Chickpeas and Moondust—a step into the beyond
Lily Massey reports that modifications to lunar soil render it able to grow crops, which may be the first step for human life on the moon.
Small molecules with great potential: An exciting advance in type 1 diabetes research
Sophie Basarrate reports on two new studies which suggest that pancreatic B cells may regenerate, and the applications it has for diabetes.
Pixels and procedures: The tech-driven evolution of beauty standards
Isabelle Goodall-Summers explores the internet’s influence on beauty standards, and its promotion of potentially dangerous procedures.
Returning to postgraduate study following a career change
Catherine Baldwin discusses an unconventional journey to postgraduate education, and a series of tips for returning to education.
Science’s atlas of the human brain
Charles Jenner explores recent publications in Science that are aiming to discern the neuron geography of the brain.
Social media reveals hermit crabs’ plastic homes
George Rabin reports on a novel use of social media as a source of data regarding crabs using plastic for shells.
A national drinking problem: The case for government intervention
Eleanor Garrigan Mattar discusses how governments’ passive view on alcohol consumption has result in minimal policy targeting alcoholism.