Why palaeontology is experiencing a revolution
Ben Igielman discusses the revolutionary advances in palaeontology which are allowing information on very small fossils to be extracted.
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Transfusion of lab-grown red blood cells in pioneering clinical trial could revolutionise treatment of rare blood disorders
Caius Gibeily reports on the promising results from a phase I trial which transfused lab-grown red blood cells into healthy patients.
Cystic Fibrosis: A revolution in precision medicine
Megan Perry reviews the developments in cystic fibrosis treatment, including the revolution precision medicine is having on patient outcomes.
Progress, revived: can evolution change things for the better?
By Giovanni Mussini This article was originally published in The Oxford Scientist Michaelmas Term 2021 edition, Change. In one of the last and most accomplished of his works, Giacomo Leopardi, the 19th century giant of Italian poetry, turns to the natural world to ridicule le magnifiche sorti e progressive–the magnificent and progressive fates–of humanity: as…
Zero: The Revolutionary Invention of Nothing
Luke Hayward, Year 12, King Edward VI School Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire Invention, discovery and scientific advancement are arguably the things that set humans apart from all other beings on our planet. Our capacity for abstract thought, coupled with a deep desire to apply our findings to real world problems has expanded the capabilities of Homo sapiens…
Exclusive interview: Dr Rebecca Smethurst explains the evolution of space exploration and future avenues
Astrophysicist Dr Rebecca Smethurst is a research fellow at the University of Oxford, working on the co-evolution of galaxies and supermassive black holes. She is also a science communicator through her YouTube channel Dr Becky and has recently released her book “Space: 10 Things You Should Know”. Here she talks about her work and space…
Revolutionary Rice
by Juliet Anderson, Year 12 Reigate Grammar School, Surrey. In 2016, according to FAO statistics, a staggering 815 million people (10.7% of the world’s population) suffered from chronic undernourishment; the two main forms being protein-energy malnutrition (lacking proteins and calories necessary for growth) and micronutrient deficiency (lacking vitamins/minerals). There is enough food on the planet…
Treasure Islets: A Revolution in Diabetes Therapy
By Max Peacock, Year 13, Colyton Grammar School, Devon In 2016 the world health organisation published a study into the global prevalence of type 1&2 diabetes. The study estimated that there are currently 422 million people living with some form of diabetes, over 100 million of whom are entirely dependent on insulin injections to live…
Scientists uncover a new form of gene regulation to earn the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Divya Ganesh reports on the experiments causing Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun to win the 2024 Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine.
The Oxford Scientist Michaelmas reading and watchlist
Culture editors Catherine Wang and Erin Adlard give recommendations for this term’s must-watch and must-reads for those who love science.