Evolutionary mismatch and the metabolic trident
Malintha Hewa Batage reflects on evolutionary mismatch and how our metabolic genes are not well-matched with a modern, sedentary lifestyle.
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IP landmark cases: the basics
Emanuel Bor kicks off the new IP landmark cases series by explaining what a patent is and the process needed to obtain one.
The future of chocolate: Swiss scientists create a healthier, more sustainable recipe
Olivia Allen reports on current endeavours to create a healthier and more sustainable chocolate recipe using the whole cocoa fruit.
Dogs, avocados and yoghurt – harnessing evolution through domestication
Year 12-13 winner of the Schools Science Competition, Jaden Lim, reflects on how domestication has been pivotal to the path of evolution.
Oxford researchers contribute to global efforts in pandemic prediction
Andrea Lafleur reports on advancements in the prediction of global pandemics, where Oxford researchers such as Dr Amanda Rojek are key.
Who owns the dead? The auction of Apex the Stegosaurus
Katherine Faulkner reflects on the practice of fossil auctioning and how Apex the stegosaurus led to the highest bid for a fossil at auction.
Opportunity cost and the future for computational scientists
Ramón Nartallo-Kaluarachchi reflects on advancements in the computational sciences, such as the development of AI, and potential pitfalls.
Oxygen production in the ocean’s darkest depths
Natalie Stevenson reports on a new study by Sweetman et al which suggests that polymetallic nodules under the ocean can produce oxygen
Radiation: A journey to the Moon
Ben Bradley, Joshua Selfridge, and Siobann Bouyer report on the risk of space radiation and the potential risk of cosmic rays and how to mitigate these risks.
New sunlight trapping technology could revolutionise industrial decarbonisation
Olivia Allen reports on an exciting new sunlight trapping device using the simple quartz stone, which may reduce the need for fossil fuels.