Tag: <span>science</span>

From ‘diabesity’ to poop pills, find out what’s new in the world of weight loss with Ashley and Emily Grossman

Undercover the link between your waistline and your health, as Ashley Grossman, emeritus Professor of Endocrinology University of Oxford, is interviewed by @DrEmilyGrossman on Thursday, the 26th January at the Martin Wood…

The Importance of Maintaining Mobility in Ageing and Dementia

Dementia has become a major challenge for our society. We have an increasing population of adults aged over 65 years and the number of people living with dementia in the…

Lexi aged 9 takes a walk on the wild side with Science Oxford and tells the ‘tail’!

Lexi Eades went along to animal show ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ at Abingdon School this February half-term, and met a colourful array of weird and wonderful creatures! Hear about the day in…

Never stop exploring!

Blog written by Dr Melanie Windridge What is so very wonderful about science is the opportunity to go out and explore, to learn something new, to keep asking “why?” We…

Can we save the banana before it splits?

Did you know.. The flavouring in banana sweets is derived from the Big Mike, not the Cavendish We consume over 100 billion bananas a year Bananas are clones Bananas are…

Scientists: behind the scenes

What do scientists get up to on a daily basis? We’ve asked researchers working across the sciences to give some insight into what a typical work day involves. Here are some of their stories: …

Science at Edinburgh Fringe

Having only been at Science Oxford for 6 weeks I was surprised and excited by the suggestion of going to see what the Edinburgh Fringe has to offer. As it was…

Are you an insect magnet?

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…

Material science is brought ‘bang’ up to date

If you like your science messy and explosive then Science Oxford’s latest show – Wonderstuff – would have been the perfect end to your week. Presented by energetic science communicators…