Budding eco-warriors spent a fantastic week this summer learning, building and designing at Science Oxford’s Rose Hill Summer Science Camp. The camp, which was financially supported by Oxford City Council,… Read More
When we put a strawberry into our mouths we experience an explosion of sweetness. We are able to do this because of the taste receptors on our tongue – they… Read More
At the end of July I set aside research for a few days to attend the BIG event science communication conference, thanks to a bursary provided by Science Oxford. Over… Read More
This summer Science Oxford held its first ever Science Experience Week, which proved to be a huge success! The aim of the week was to provide local year 10 students… Read More
The phone rang. “Hello, my name is Anthony, I’m from BBC Learning. Are you familiar with CBeebies?” I squeaked that I was. In fact, having three children under 10,… Read More
News this week that the US Food and Drug Administration has approved the world’s first 3D-printed pill has brought with it the kind of excitement and prophesising that followed the… Read More
We all know the consequences of an all-nighter; tiredness, feeling constantly hungry and craving caffeine. More significantly, excessive sleep loss has been linked to increased blood pressure, risk of obesity… Read More
Have you ever wondered why our bodies have organs that are seemingly pointless? The appendix doesn’t appear to do anything except cause trouble, why can some people wiggle their ears… Read More
Have you ever wondered why you’re always covered in mosquito bites but your friends aren’t? Why you’re forever running from bees? Or why thick clouds of midges swarm around your… Read More
The motivational power of cabbage If you ever needed a simple explanation of a complicated scientific concept I think I might just refer you to a nine year-old. Some of… Read More
A little learning in Oxford Still learning. That’s my lesson from the Cycling Science tour in Oxford on the longest day of the year. Even though I’d led it a few… Read More
We are spoilt for choice in Oxford for engaging and enthusiastic science communicators. Through our #SOTalented strand we provide training, support and opportunities to scientists who enjoy communicating to the public… Read More
