The Traitors: Faking a Welsh accent – genius or delusional? The science behind code-switching and why we change accents
Ruby Leys reflects on the recent appearance of code-switching in BBC’s The Traitors and explains the science behind accents.
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The unbalanced equation: Systemic issues of diversity and accessibility in physics
In her final instalment of the ‘Physics under Pressure’ series, Tessa Hayhurst discusses issues regarding accessibility in physics.
Body politic: Dimensions of political orientation
Ushika Kidd discusses the biological, political, and geometric mapping of political ties and loyalty and its effects.
Media consumption: On tuberculosis in culture
Isabella Bridgman explores the rise of consumption, or tuberculosis, and the subsequent effects on pop culture and media in the 19th century.
Science in crisis: Destruction of scientific institutions in Gaza
The Oxford Scientist Team, both past and present, have united to reflect on the destruction of scientific institutions in Gaza.
Healing through innovation: An interview with Ariana Adjani
Shanaé Fuller interviews Ariana Adjani, an Oxford alumna and co-founder of Fine Treatment, regarding all things innovative in healthcare.
Conservation of heritage in conflict zones
In this poignant article, Julia Granato reflects on the methods used in the conservation and reconstruction of warzone damage.
The exam paradox
Patricia Nalule reflects on how exams can lead to burnout and hinder even the brightest students and how best to recover from exam stress.
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.
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.