Setting sail from the shores of the cosmic ocean: Humanity and the search for alien life
Ilke Boran explores the origins of life and identifies moons beyond Earth with the potential to support thriving biological systems.
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Female contraception: The pill laced with indifference
Ester Paolocci discusses inadequacies in oral contraceptive prescriptions for women, advocating for rigorous testing.
The Oxford Scientist Pancake Day
Join The Oxford Scientist for a pancake day on 13 February, 5.30 pm at The Breakfast Club! Come for delicious pancakes and pancake science.
Traditional medicine: From ancient remedies to evidence-based healthcare
Adèle Bouyer explores the efficacy and challenges of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine in modern healthcare.
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University Careers Services: Creative Careers Festival 2024. Register for a panel discussion on using STEM expertise for a creative career.
Neo-taphonomy: From modern bones to the fossil record in Africa
Jacinto Mathe investigates the enigmatic origins of humanity, unraveling the mysteries through the lenses of neo-taphonomy and paleoecology.
Science and conscience: Early 20th century physics which led to the ‘destroying of worlds’
Shivi Gupta explores the ethical dilemmas and scientific advancements associated with the Manhattan Project in nuclear physics.
Poetic justice: The Henrietta Lacks story
Ashley Jackson examines the ethical and scientific implications of the HeLa cells sourced from Henrietta Lacks.
PROTACs: Targeting breakdown of specific proteins to treat diseases
Felicites Rapon explores the advantages of PROTACs over small molecule inhibitors in addressing cancer treatment and drug resistance.