The Oxford Scientist

From willow bark to aspirin: The evolution of modern medicine, through the rise and fall of ancient and medieval empires

Isra El HaddadJuly 13, 2024July 13, 2024019 mins

Isra El Haddad reflects on the importance of ancient discoveries to the evolution of modern medicine and treatments.

Chloe DickJuly 4, 2024July 4, 2024015 mins

Chloe Dick reflects on whether a bigger brain does truly underpin increased intelligence within the animal kingdom.

Mason WakleyJune 24, 2024June 24, 2024010 mins

Mason Wakley reviews the new exhibit at Oxford’s Museum of Natural History and assesses how water connects all of us.

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.