Radiation: A journey to the Moon
Ben Bradley, Joshua Selfridge, and Siobann Bouyer report on the risk of space radiation and the potential risk of cosmic rays and how to mitigate these risks.
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The Birth of the Nitroplast
Angelina Scherbakova reports on the discovery of a new organelle, the nitroplast, which is responsible for nitrogen fixation.
New sunlight trapping technology could revolutionise industrial decarbonisation
Olivia Allen reports on an exciting new sunlight trapping device using the simple quartz stone, which may reduce the need for fossil fuels.
Vann: a virtual community against cancer
reports on a new app called Vann which aims to create a community among cancer patients as well as providing treatment tips.
Lokiceratops—novel dinosaur species or a familiar face?
Divya Ganesh reports on a newly discovered dinosaur and refutes claims stating the Lokiceratops simply shows within-species variation.
From willow bark to aspirin: The evolution of modern medicine, through the rise and fall of ancient and medieval empires
Isra El Haddad reflects on the importance of ancient discoveries to the evolution of modern medicine and treatments.
Bigger isn’t always better: Rethinking intelligence in the animal kingdom
Chloe Dick reflects on whether a bigger brain does truly underpin increased intelligence within the animal kingdom.
It’s not fair! A review of Oxford University Museum of Natural History’s Fair Water exhibit.
Mason Wakley reviews the new exhibit at Oxford’s Museum of Natural History and assesses how water connects all of us.
PMDD: A Sisyphean disorder
In interview: Ester Paolocci speaks with Dr Thomas Reilly on the disorder that seemingly mimics the Greek Myth of Sisyphus.
How the hominoids lost their tails
Olivia McGinnis discusses a recent study highlighting the relevance of genetic transposons in the evolution of tail loss.