Alex Mapp reports on a scientific breakthrough that created an ultra-strong material with potential for numerous high-performance composites. The post How molecular chainmail is being used to toughen fibres appeared first on The Oxford Scientist.| The Oxford Scientist
Larissa Chan explores the field of optogenetics, dissecting the potential innovations and flaws of this novel technique. The post Optogenetics: Medicine or manipulation appeared first on The Oxford Scientist.| The Oxford Scientist
Pursuing a job in the scientific field can be highly rewarding and there are an endless number of specialisms out there, from forensics to biochemistry. But for many people, there are numerous obstacles when it comes to obtaining the necessary qualifications and securing employment within the field. So, let’s take a look at some of... The post Common Barriers to Pursuing a Career Within the Scientific Field appeared first on The Oxford Scientist.| The Oxford Scientist
Freya Cook explores the development of a more effective tuberculosis vaccine and the current challenges researchers face. The post Why don’t we have a good tuberculosis vaccine? appeared first on The Oxford Scientist.| The Oxford Scientist
Rare diseases, by definition, affect a small percentage of the population. However, collectively, they impact millions of people worldwide. There are over 7,000 recognised rare diseases, many of which are genetic and appear in early childhood. According to The Lancet, they collectively affect around 300 million people worldwide. Diagnosing them can take years, even decades.... The post Can AI Models Predict Rare Diseases Before Symptoms Appear? appeared first on The Oxford Scientist.| The Oxford Scientist
Genetic innovations are changing modern healthcare in ways we have never seen before. Technologies like CRISPR and advanced genomic sequencing are opening new doors for medicine. How will these breakthroughs improve diagnosis and treatment for patients everywhere? What challenges do healthcare providers face when using these complex tools daily? Personalized medicine based on genetics sounds... The post The Impact of New Genetic Innovations on Modern Healthcare appeared first on The Oxford ...| The Oxford Scientist
Katerina Panti discusses the usage of mice in psychiatric research, highlighting the paradoxical nature of mice models. The post Of mice and minds: Rodents in psychiatric research appeared first on The Oxford Scientist.| The Oxford Scientist
As technology rapidly reshapes the healthcare landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force especially in fields like physical therapy that rely on personalised care, data analysis, and consistent patient engagement. Traditionally, physical therapy has been a human-centered discipline focused on restoring mobility and improving quality of life. But AI is not here... The post The Role of AI in the Future of Physical Therapy appeared first on The Oxford Scientist.| The Oxford Scientist
Olivia Allen reports on the inspiration and literary journey of Samantha Harvey's new space realism novel Orbital. The post Author not astronaut: Samantha Harvey’s discussion of Orbital at the 2025 Oxford Literary Festival appeared first on The Oxford Scientist.| The Oxford Scientist
When talking about the progress we’ve made in environmental issues and social justice, we can’t forget the groundbreaking women who helped get us here. These notable names in history didn’t just advocate, they started movements, shaped laws, and got entire nations to rethink their relationship with the planet. Here are some of the most influential...| The Oxford Scientist
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Cadence Webley, Year 11, St Georges College Weybridge, Surrey In 1825, Joseph Nicéphore Niépce looked at his silver chloride coated paper and realised he had just taken the first ever photograph. Louis Daguerre continued this process with a plate coated in silver iodide and developed the first ever portable camera which was made available to...| The Oxford Scientist
