The Oxford Scientist

Rethinking death and ageing in the age of modern medicine

Will ReillyMay 30, 2023July 22, 202309 mins

A more honest and compassionate approach to old age and death is necessary to help people live meaningful lives, argues William Reilly.

Ben IgielmanMay 29, 2023May 29, 202303 mins

Fossil dinosaur remains encased in amber with beetle larvae have revealed the origins of a 100 million year symbiosis, reports Ben Igielman.

Olivia AllenMay 9, 2023May 11, 202305 mins

A new analysis by Flora and Fauna International reveals that a lack of research is preventing safer deep sea mining, reports Olivia Allen.

Jamie AdamsMay 8, 2023June 18, 2023010 mins

Jamie Adams reviews what we know about tinnitus, and options for treating this mysterious medical condition.

Paris JaggersApril 19, 2023April 29, 202305 mins

A new study suggests microplastics affects seabirds’ microbiomes—and may act as a vector for zoonotic pathogens, reports Paris Jaggers.

May MerinoApril 18, 2023April 19, 202307 mins

As mental health issues affect more and more postgraduate researchers, impostor syndrome remains an under-addressed issue, argues May Merino.

Emilia SchmidApril 18, 2023January 6, 202405 mins

Emilia Schmid discusses the problem of burnout in academia, and what needs to be done to better support researchers.

The Oxford ScientistApril 18, 2023May 27, 202302 mins

The Oxford Scientist is starting a new series of Opinion pieces to discuss in depth some of the mental health challenges in academia.

Jairus Tristan PatocApril 11, 2023July 21, 202306 mins

A new particle accelerator at CERN will allow physicists to investigate theories beyond the Standard Model, reports Jairus Tristan Patoc.

Taylah Andrews-ClarkApril 8, 2023July 1, 2023012 mins

Taylah Andrews-Clark argues that an intersectional approach that goes beyond isolated identities is crucial for achieving diversity in STEM.