The Oxford Scientist

‘Building Molecular Wires from the Colours of Life’: A Talk by Prof. Harry Anderson

Andrew GriffithsNovember 23, 2022March 18, 202308 mins

Andrew Griffiths reports on Prof. Harry Anderson’s Oxford University Scientific Society talk ‘Building Molecular Wires from the Colours of Life’.

Ivan TolkachevNovember 21, 2022March 18, 2023012 mins

Ivan Tolkachev discusses increasing energy security and decreasing reliance on fossil fuels, and asks if nuclear fusion is the answer to both.

Caius GibeilyNovember 18, 2022March 22, 202306 mins

Caius Gibeily reports on the promising results from a phase I trial which transfused lab-grown red blood cells into healthy patients.

Ilke BoranNovember 18, 2022March 22, 202306 mins

Ilke Boran reports on newly discovered fossils shedding light on the evolutionary history and ancient origins of the animal skeletal system.

Duncan W. MartinsonNovember 16, 2022March 22, 2023010 mins

As part of our Regeneration print edition, Duncan W. Martinson discusses mathematical modelling for regenerative medicine.

Halima DoskiNovember 14, 2022March 18, 202307 mins

From our 2022 Regeneration issue, Halima Doski discusses the role of science in waste, particularly in plastic usage and recycling.

Lola BellNovember 9, 2022March 18, 2023012 mins

Lola Bell reports on a lecture by Professor Venkatesan Sundaresan on the ability to create self-cloning rice to tackle growing food demands.

Tara VenkatesanNovember 4, 2022March 18, 2023016 mins

Tara Venkatesan discusses the complex link between tech and mental health, and how VR and AR technology can foster psychological connection.

Olivia AllenNovember 2, 2022March 22, 202305 mins

Olivia Allen reports on the findings of a new genome-wide association study which identified a potential 27 new variants linked to dyslexia.

Kiran WestonOctober 24, 2022March 22, 202308 mins

Kiran Weston discusses why conservation efforts have proven so successful, including recent advancements in conservation programmes.