Snap, crackle, pop: The fate of the universe
Tessa Hayhurst explores the different theories of the origins of the universe and what that could mean for its future.
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NASA launches Europa Clipper mission in search for signs of life on one of Jupiter’s moons.
Olivia Allen reports on the launch of the Europa Clipper, which will reach Jupiter’s moon Europa in the year 2030.
What is the future for brain-computer interfaces, and are they in the right hands?
Lauryn Foster reflects on recent developments within the world of brain-computer interfaces and evaluates their future potential.
New study recreates key step of eukaryotic evolution in the lab
Jen Jiang reports on a new study involving the induction of endosymbiosis to investigate a key step of eukaryotic evolution.
Scientists uncover a new form of gene regulation to earn the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Divya Ganesh reports on the experiments causing Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun to win the 2024 Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine.
IP landmark cases: Yeda v. Rorer
In the last instalment of the IP landmark cases series, Emanuel Bor reflects on a case which determined the definition of inventorship.
The Oxford Scientist Michaelmas reading and watchlist
Culture editors Catherine Wang and Erin Adlard give recommendations for this term’s must-watch and must-reads for those who love science.
IP landmark cases: G01/07 (treatment by surgery)
In the fourth instalment of the IP landmark case series, Emanuel Bor reflects on the case that determined the patentability of surgery.
The most cited paper to ever be retracted: a stem cell fraud?
Corenna Twiss reports on the recent retraction of a seminal stem cell paper with over 4,500 citations due to evidence of data falsification.
Pioneers of machine learning awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics
Andrea La Fleur reports on how John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton won the Nobel Prize in physics for their work on machine learning.