The Oxford Scientist

PMDD: A Sisyphean disorder

Ester PaolocciJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024021 mins

In interview: Ester Paolocci speaks with Dr Thomas Reilly on the disorder that seemingly mimics the Greek Myth of Sisyphus.

Olivia McGinnisJune 3, 2024June 4, 2024014 mins

Olivia McGinnis discusses a recent study highlighting the relevance of genetic transposons in the evolution of tail loss.

Arman Ghanbari ParsaMay 28, 2024May 28, 2024020 mins

Arman Ghanbari Parsa explores the possibilities of peace between humans and tigers following news of a tiger attack in Wayanad, India.

Ramón Nartallo-KaluarachchiMay 24, 2024May 24, 2024017 mins

Ramón Nartallo-Kaluarachchi discusses the ubiquity of breaking symmetry in nature and the relationship between asymmetry and complexity.

Rithika RavishankarMay 23, 2024May 23, 2024010 mins

Rithika Ravishankar discusses the challenges faced and the lessons learned throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taylor BiMay 17, 2024May 17, 2024011 mins

Taylor Bi explores the conflicting priorities of tourists and residents in the Galapagos, and how local empowerment may resolve this clash.

Sophie BasarrateMay 17, 2024May 17, 2024012 mins

Sophie Basarrate discusses the physical and cognitive benefits of dance in combatting the negative aspects of an ageing population.

Ushika KiddMay 16, 2024July 24, 2024011 mins

Ushika Kidd explores a discussion with Sophie Chao, an environmental anthropologist who calls for decolonisation of climate change.

Waywen LohMay 14, 2024May 14, 2024017 mins

Waywen Loh delves into the rich diversity of the micoorganisms residing in our gut, and the therapeutic applications understanding it has.

Alina AhsanMay 13, 2024May 13, 2024012 mins

Alina Ahsan evaluates the decision of the University of Oxford to switch to the UCAT admissions test for medicine.