Ringing in the brain: Tinnitus and the nervous system
Jamie Adams reviews what we know about tinnitus, and options for treating this mysterious medical condition.
Jamie Adams reviews what we know about tinnitus, and options for treating this mysterious medical condition.
A new study suggests microplastics affects seabirds’ microbiomes—and may act as a vector for zoonotic pathogens, reports Paris Jaggers.
As mental health issues affect more and more postgraduate researchers, impostor syndrome remains an under-addressed issue, argues May Merino.
Emilia Schmid discusses the problem of burnout in academia, and what needs to be done to better support researchers.
The Oxford Scientist is starting a new series of Opinion pieces to discuss in depth some of the mental health challenges in academia.
Taylah Andrews-Clark argues that an intersectional approach that goes beyond isolated identities is crucial for achieving diversity in STEM.
Geoengineering techniques like solar radiation management and carbon dioxide removal are not without risks – but, done safely, the latter may be essential, argues Simon Driscoll.
More holistic and interdisciplinary attention is needed for microbiome research to live up to its hype, argues Isabel Williams.
Ilke Boran argues that there may be much to be gained from space exploration, as long as the benefits are made available to all.
Paris Jaggers reports on a recent pre-print that suggests our native language is processed by the brain in a unique way throughout our lives.