One jab for all: Could a universal flu vaccine be on the horizon?
Ashley Jackson reports on progress on the hunt for a universal flu vaccine, and reviews the pros and cons of such a venture.
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Lung infections caused by gut bacteria: What does this mean for the future of antibiotics?
Jen Jiang reports on a new study finding that lung infections can be caused by gut bacteria, with implications for antimicrobial resistance.
To what extent is Art important to scientists?
Maya Shah is the School Competition’s Year 12-13 category winner, and discusses whether or not art is important to scientists.
The Future of Science is Like Rice on a Chess Board
Hemlata Pant is the Schools Competition Year 10-11 category winner, and discusses the exponential growth of scientific knowledge.
Can a poor sleep cycle cause diabetes?
Megan Perry discusses how the body knows the time, and the role a poor sleep cycle plays in insulin secretion and developing diabetes.
Frankenstein: A monster who saved lives
Mridul Shrestha discusses the relationship between science and science fiction, taking the example of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
ESA approves plans for research into Space Based Solar Power
Olivia Allen reports on the European Space Agency’s announcement that they will launch SOLARIS, a project to research space-based solar power.
Vaginal delivery or C-section: Does mode-of-delivery affect how we respond to vaccines as an infant?
Evie Rosette reports on recent research finding a possible link between mode-of-delivery and response to vaccines in infancy.
Green-eyed to the future: What is a B-Corp?
Sophie Beaumont reports on a talk from Oxford Women in Business (OxWIB) on ‘What is a B-Corp?’ and discusses their importance for a green future.
‘Building Molecular Wires from the Colours of Life’: A Talk by Prof. Harry Anderson
Andrew Griffiths reports on Prof. Harry Anderson’s Oxford University Scientific Society talk ‘Building Molecular Wires from the Colours of Life’.