The Oxford Scientist

Eyes wide shut: New study reveals brain changes during unconsciousness

Leah FogartySeptember 30, 2024September 30, 202405 mins

Leah Fogarty reports on a new study highlighting key changes in the connectivity of the brain during loss of consciousness.

Oliver CashmoreSeptember 25, 2024010 mins

Oliver Cashmore reports on a recent development in recycling, involving the vaporisation of plastics to reduce landfill waste.

Olivia AllenSeptember 25, 202408 mins

Olivia Allen reports on current endeavours to create a healthier and more sustainable chocolate recipe using the whole cocoa fruit.

The Oxford ScientistSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 202408 mins

Julia Chung, the year 10-11 category winner of the Schools Science Competition reflects on predator-prey coevolution.

The Oxford ScientistSeptember 23, 2024September 25, 202408 mins

Year 12-13 winner of the Schools Science Competition, Jaden Lim, reflects on how domestication has been pivotal to the path of evolution.

The Oxford ScientistSeptember 23, 2024September 25, 202408 mins

Overall Schools Science Competition winner, Arushi Vasanad, explores the evolution of humans’ most powerful organ.

Andrea La FleurSeptember 16, 2024September 16, 202409 mins

Andrea Lafleur reports on advancements in the prediction of global pandemics, where Oxford researchers such as Dr Amanda Rojek are key.

Katherine FaulknerSeptember 15, 2024September 15, 2024010 mins

Katherine Faulkner reflects on the practice of fossil auctioning and how Apex the stegosaurus led to the highest bid for a fossil at auction.

Ramón Nartallo-KaluarachchiSeptember 10, 2024September 10, 2024013 mins

Ramón Nartallo-Kaluarachchi reflects on advancements in the computational sciences, such as the development of AI, and potential pitfalls.

Katherine FaulknerAugust 31, 2024August 31, 2024011 mins

Katherine Faulkner reflects on how studies of the past can inform the future of conservation amidst the climate crisis.