The unexpected guest
Connor Forsyth discusses the recent explorations into the lung microbiome, and its role in treatment for cancer.
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The mystery interval: An enigma in Earth’s history
Olivia Allen explores a mysterious event in the history of our climate, a three-thousand-year change in Earth’s atmosphere and hydrology.
Could artificial intelligence save our planet? The role of AI in the fight against climate change
Freya Butler discusses the role of AI in the climate crisis, as well as the potential of this technology to damage the environment.
The missing microbe
Ilke Boran reports on the role of the gut microbiome in crucial biological processes, and how social factors impacts its composition.
How to interview: The Oxford Scientist guide
The Oxford Scientist has compiled a guide for interviews. Read about how to ask the right kind of questions and navigate complex topics.
The unintended consequences of scientific innovation on food
Doris Vidas explores how the scientific agricultural revolution has been invaluable in feeding the growing population, but at a cost.
Fire and Ice: December’s long-awaited Icelandic eruption
Isabelle Goddard reports on the recent seismic activity and volcanic eruptions in Iceland, and how early warnings may have saved the country.
Why science has just realised blood is thicker than water
Leah Fogarty reports on a first of a kind experiment, testing the absorbency of menstrual products using blood.
Scientists discover the cause of the mysterious Indian Ocean gravity hole
Oliva Allen reports on findings that the Indian ocean gravity hole may be a product of low density plasma plumes.
Mathematics in Biology—the AI age
Amy Searle discusses the intimate link between mathematics and biology, and how AI is being used to elucidate biological phenomena.