Phosphogeddon: Our planet’s phosphate crisis
Olivia Allen discusses the current state of phosphate in the world and calls for more responsible use of this precious resource.
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Endometriosis linked to infection with common bacteria
Sophie Beaumont reports on a newly discovered link between Fusobacterium infection and endometriosis.
The Oxford Scientist Summer Reads
Selected by The Oxford Scientist editors, this is your ultimate science summer read list. It features exciting books and insightful articles.
Neuralink gains FDA approval for clinical trials in humans
Lola Bell reports on the FDA approval issued for Neuralink, a new technology for the brain-computer interface.
This is how you lose the time war but beat the grandfather paradox
Cameron Hill insightfully explains the philosophical hurdles of time travel, grandfather paradox and how time travel can be reconciled with free will.
Revolutionising energy storage: Lithium ion batteries and beyond
Lorenz Olbrich examines the current state of the battery research and discusses what the future holds going beyond lithium ion batteries.
Sincere new world—A conversation about AI and human thought
Ester Paolocci discusses the new developments and future applications of AI highlighting potential pitfalls in AI adoption.
Luke Jerram in Oxford: A glass history of the pandemic
Artist Luke Jerram’s glass sculpture at the History of Science Museum showcases the pioneering Oxford vaccine research, says Elvira Miceli.
Antibiotics as a double-edged sword: Beyond antimicrobial resistance
Sahani De Silva discusses the rise of antimicrobial resistance and the effects antibiotics have on development, microbiome and immunity.
Tripping into treatment: The psychedelics renaissance
Jasmin Patel discusses how psychedelics work, and how they might solve the current lack of effective treatments for mental health disorders.