Unlocking the secrets of animal minds
Ellie Smith discusses the current evidence for theory of mind in animals, and the challenges of interpreting such evidence.
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Spinning out of Oxford
Maskali Ries discusses why Oxford University has produced so many successful spinouts, including Nanopore and Vaccitech.
World’s first CRISPR therapy greenlit
Jen Jiang reports on a revolutionary gene editing therapy to treat beta-thalassaemia and sickle cell disease.
Vestigial vanity
Zariel Konadu discusses how anatomy can be a relic of historical evolutionary selection pressures, particularly the appendix.
Food cravings: How they arise and why they become bizarre during pregnancy
Emma Clarke explores the social and biological influences on food cravings during pregnancy, particularly the role of the microbiome.
Epigenetics explained: How the environment alters the fate of our DNA
Sophie Beaumont explores how human diversity arises amidst 99.9% genetic similarity due to epigenetics, and its long term impacts.
The UK AI Safety Summit brings consensus on risks—but concrete action remains elusive
Gideon Futerman reports on the world’s first AI safety summit, including the Bletchley Declaration signed by all in attendance.
Conservation through the eyes of Indigenous Australian culture
Teresa Cochrane explores the intimate connection between Indigenous peoples in Australia and the environment using personal experiences.
The Oxford Scientist winter watchlist: Science on screen
This winter holiday, immerse yourself in an exciting portrayal of science on screen with this ultimate selection of science films.
Should we trust Science?
Antoine Levie discusses the book ‘Why Trust Science?’ by Naomi Oreskes, and how currently, the trust in science is not universal.