Jurassic Park 30 years on—What is a dinosaur dig really like?
Ben Igielman outlines the challenging process of real-life dinosaur digs, comparing it to the portrayal in ‘Jurassic Park’.
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What do laboratory mice and Robert De Niro have in common?
Ester Paolocci examines medical ethical complexities, emphasising the need for compassion when treating patients.
Why has disruptive, paradigm-shifting science declined?
Kitty Clarke explores the shift from disruptive scientific breakthroughs to today’s emphasis on seemingly incremental innovation.
The man, the myth, the hunter: A scientific fairytale?
Sophie Gray highlights how new evidence challenges long-held misconceptions about sex roles in hunting.
Oppenheimer: The man behind the picture
Lily Massey reviews the new movie “Oppenheimer”, highlighting the complex morality of scientific discovery.
The Oxford Scientist Schools Competition 2023: Winners Announced
Updates for The Oxford Scientist Schools Competition 2023.
Not just for our planet’s sake: The human health cost of climate change
Climate change has more negative outcomes than we think, argues Natalie Stevenson, explaining how it affects human health.
Music to mushrooms
Deyaanjali Deb describes the wondrous world of fungi, highlighting the unexpected effects of music on the development of mushrooms.
Is Prehistoric Planet 2 the best palaeontology documentary yet?
Spencer Pevsner reviews Prehistoric Planet 2, describing its incredible visuals, engaging plot, and raising awareness about its issues.
Laughter: It’s no joke
Ellie Smith describes the importance of laughter in shaping human behaviour, social bonding, and evolution.