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Inspiring Eco-Warriors

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,…

Budding Tastes

Tuesday, August 25

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…

The Big Event

Friday, August 21

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…

Science Experience Week 2015

Friday, August 14

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…

CBeebies Big Day Out

Tuesday, August 11

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,…

Are we ready for downloadable medicine?

Thursday, August 06

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…

Sleep loss alters your genes

Wednesday, July 22

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…

Vestigial organs

Friday, July 17

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…

Are you an insect magnet?

Tuesday, July 07

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…

The Big Science Event Oxfordshire

Friday, June 26

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…

Science Of Cycling

Thursday, June 25

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…

Performing in a science cabaret?

Monday, June 08

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…

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