Stringing it all together: the unification theory of Quantum Gravity
In the third instalment of her ‘Physics under Pressure’ series, Tessa Hayhurst reflects on the Grand Unification Theory.
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Activist, heartthrob and progressive extremist: How one man revolutionised mathematics in spite of his crippling daddy issues
Dylan Ng explores Galois’ remarkable legacy and how not even a fiery temper and daddy issues stopped him being a maths legend.
Guardians turned adversaries – the paradox of cancer immunity
Waywen Loh discusses how the immune system can fight cancer and where it fails and explores how immunity can be leveraged to treat cancer.
Breaking Bredt’s rule a century later
Jenusiya Jeyaseelan reports on the groundbreaking discovery of chemical bonds that break the well-established Bredt’s rule.
Tripping at the final hurdle: Is FDA rejection a setback for psychedelics?
Millicent Crewe discusses the recent rejection of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD and the impact on the world of therapy and psychedelics.
Scientists must adapt to our low-trust world
Satchel Walton reflects on why some people struggle to trust scientists in an ever-politicised field and how scientists should boost trust.
How Ancient Civilisations Interpreted Solar Eclipses
From stars to sacrifices: Jan Maciejewski reports on historical interpretations of solar eclipses and where they came from.
The History and Future of Biodesign
Arabella Fearnley-Whittingstall evaluates the sustainability and potential implications of biodesign, ranging from concrete to fashion.
Advances in computational biology celebrated by the Nobel Prize for Chemistry
Lola Bell reports on the journey of protein structure discovery leading to the awards for the 2024 Nobel Prize for Chemistry.
The birth pangs of global biodiversity policy: How to avoid the pitfalls of climate change conferences
Faye Chang remarks on the issues with COP16’s biodiversity policy and reflects on how they can be improved.