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What do laboratory mice and Robert De Niro have in common?

Ester PaolocciAugust 10, 2023September 14, 2023014 mins

Ester Paolocci examines medical ethical complexities, emphasising the need for compassion when treating patients.

Kitty ClarkeAugust 8, 2023September 3, 2023016 mins

Kitty Clarke explores the shift from disruptive scientific breakthroughs to today’s emphasis on seemingly incremental innovation.

Sophie GrayAugust 7, 2023August 31, 2023010 mins

Sophie Gray highlights how new evidence challenges long-held misconceptions about sex roles in hunting.

Lily MasseyAugust 4, 2023September 7, 2023021 mins

Lily Massey reviews the new movie “Oppenheimer”, highlighting the complex morality of scientific discovery.

The Oxford ScientistAugust 2, 2023October 1, 202301 mins

Updates for The Oxford Scientist Schools Competition 2023.

Natalie StevensonAugust 2, 2023September 11, 2023020 mins

Climate change has more negative outcomes than we think, argues Natalie Stevenson, explaining how it affects human health.

Deyaanjali DebAugust 1, 2023September 7, 2023017 mins

Deyaanjali Deb describes the wondrous world of fungi, highlighting the unexpected effects of music on the development of mushrooms.

Spencer PevsnerJuly 31, 2023September 3, 2023017 mins

Spencer Pevsner reviews Prehistoric Planet 2, describing its incredible visuals, engaging plot, and raising awareness about its issues.

Ellie SmithJuly 28, 2023August 24, 2023016 mins

Ellie Smith describes the importance of laughter in shaping human behaviour, social bonding, and evolution.

Ayaka HoggJuly 27, 2023August 23, 202309 mins

Ayaka Hogg explains the mysteries behind neurodegeneration caused by prions, misfolded proteins that can spread through the brain.