The Oxford Scientist

Decoding dizziness: brain cells responsible for motion sickness identified

Isabelle Goodall-Summers reports on recent insight into “motion sickness neurons”—neurons that could explain our travel sickness on journeys.

Alice Peabody reports on the varied effects of climate change that we are already seeing on global insect populations.

Leah Fogarty reports on new findings surrounding the inhibition of enzymes, in order to treat late-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Olivia Allen reports on the $150,000 fine issued to DISH network for failure to clear a retired satellite, contributing to space debris.

Joe Boyle explores the impact of non-human charisma on conservation efforts for specific species, even when the “species” do not exist.

Angelina Scherbakova reports on the 2023 Nobel Prize for Physiology, awarded to Kariko and Weissman for their work on mRNA vaccinations.

Matthew Sutton reports on the 2023 implementation of the landmark high seas treaty by the United Nation after decades of negotiation.

Amy White explores the challenges that hinder the lives of fig trees, and what this means for our perspectives on harvesting trees.

Lily Massey reports on the discovery of “odd elasticity” in sperm cells, a phenomenon that violates Newton’s third fundamental law of physics.

Leah Fogarty reports on memory deficits observed in rats, similar to those found in Alzheimer’s disease, following microbiota modulation.