The Oxford Scientist

Breaking Bredt’s rule a century later

Jenusiya JeyaseelanJanuary 13, 2025January 14, 202508 mins

Jenusiya Jeyaseelan reports on the groundbreaking discovery of chemical bonds that break the well-established Bredt’s rule.

Millicent CreweJanuary 7, 2025January 7, 2025010 mins

Millicent Crewe discusses the recent rejection of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and the impact on the world of therapy and psychedelics.

Satchel WaltonDecember 31, 2024December 31, 2024010 mins

Satchel Walton reflects on why some people struggle to trust scientists in an ever-politicised field and how scientists should boost trust.

Jan MaciejewskiDecember 30, 2024December 30, 2024014 mins

From stars to sacrifices: Jan Maciejewski reports on historical interpretations of solar eclipses and where they came from.

Arabella Fearnley-WhittingstallDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024011 mins

Arabella Fearnley-Whittingstall evaluates the sustainability and potential implications of biodesign, ranging from concrete to fashion.

Lola BellDecember 12, 2024December 12, 2024012 mins

Lola Bell reports on the journey of protein structure discovery leading to the awards for the 2024 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.

Faye ChangDecember 10, 2024December 20, 2024018 mins

Faye Chang remarks on the issues with COP16’s biodiversity policy and reflects on how they can be improved.

Douglas BrownDecember 9, 2024December 9, 202409 mins

Douglas Brown delves into why scientific papers can be so bland and dull and how scientists can improve their language.

Olivia AllenDecember 9, 2024December 9, 2024014 mins

Olivia Allen explores the realms of sustainable aviation and how hydrocarbons may fuel the future of air travel.

Faye ChangDecember 8, 2024December 10, 2024014 mins

Faye Chang introduces the elusive COP16 and explores its role in helping to slow down the biodiversity crisis.