Let’s all be naturalists
Jiya Soomal explores why a personal connection with nature may be the solution to the biodiversity crisis of the Anthropocene.
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New hope for treating neglected flesh-eating disease
Isabella Farrance reports the use of fosravuconazole for treating Mycetoma, and the social factors that may hinder its deployment.
Forty thousand winks: Chinstrap penguins survive on four second microsleeps
George Rabin reports on a remarkable new finding that Chinstrap penguins in Antarctica accumulate sleep in intervals lasting seconds.
The myth of the coy female
Lily Massey challenges the notion that males are active propagators of the next generation, while females are merely passive carers.
Private renting, where the lease doesn’t cover for DNA damage
Ester Paolocci describes the social and biological consequences of private renting, particularly how the stress can alter our DNA.
Filtering flavours: The science and future behind your cup of coffee
Titas Radzevicius explores the science behind coffee, and how innovative technology may improve the industry.
Predicting the Past? Unexpected applications of AI
Bessie O’Dell explores how ancient texts may be deciphered using AI, and its uses from royalty to the Olympic Games.
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.
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.