Science and Society Archives - Page 6 of 7

A rabid bite and its consequence: Turning wind and water into greatest fears

Ayaka HoggNovember 26, 2023January 13, 2024014 mins

Ayaka Hogg delves into Rabies, a disease of terror, and how a virus strikes the fear of wind and water into the hearts of those infected.

Isabelle Goodall-SummersNovember 18, 2023December 1, 2023013 mins

Isabelle Goodall-Summers explores the impacts of sex and gender differences in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of diseases.

Jude TunyiNovember 16, 2023December 15, 2023010 mins

Jude Tunyi evaluates traditional anatomical teaching in medicine, which uses cadavers, and the potential use of more modern approaches.

Joe BoyleNovember 12, 2023December 12, 2023020 mins

Joe Boyle explores the impact of non-human charisma on conservation efforts for specific species, even when the “species” do not exist.

Alice BanfieldNovember 1, 2023January 13, 2024010 mins

Alice Banfield weighs up the potential uses of digital twins in personalised medicine and explores the ethical implications of this.

Yaroslava BukhtaOctober 18, 2023November 17, 2023021 mins

Yaroslava Bukhta examines ethical implications of academic boycotts, discussing the Russia-Ukraine war and giving a personal perspective.

Shivi GuptaSeptember 25, 2023November 26, 2023014 mins

Shivi Gupta explores the ethical dilemmas and scientific advancements associated with the Manhattan Project in nuclear physics.

Ashley JacksonSeptember 22, 2023October 29, 2023015 mins

Ashley Jackson examines the ethical and scientific implications of the HeLa cells sourced from Henrietta Lacks.

The Oxford ScientistSeptember 7, 2023October 9, 202308 mins

Mariam Elalfy examines the intricacies of public trust in science emphasising the need for transparent communication and understanding.

Isabelle Goodall-SummersAugust 30, 2023September 22, 2023014 mins

Isabelle Goodall-Summers explores the off-label use of Ozempic for weight loss, highlighting potential societal implications.