Senior Science Editor Sambhavi Sneha Kumar explains what is meant by the female athlete triad, and why it can be so dangerous
Rei Chin takes an in depth look at the biology underlying intersexuality as part of a growing drive to fight the stigma faced by intersex individuals. Rei argues that terms such as ‘disorders of sexual differentiation’ are outdated, as we move towards a more inclusive and accepting society
In this issue of Cambridge Spotlight, Science Editor Sambhavi Sneha Kumar explains a revolutionary new artificial intelligence model developed by researchers of the University of Cambridge to predict whether or not certain patients will go on to develop dementia.
Affan Iqbal explains how carbon markets work and where they still fall short
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Emily Sissons explains how insects and algae might soon be part of our everyday diets
Urban green spaces can create more problems than they solve, argues Tungsten Tang
From incandescent light bulbs to organic light-emitting diodes, Evelyna Wang explores the history and future of energy-efficient lighting
In this edition of Varsity Explains, Nick Scott takes an important statistical principle and considers how it may be applied in day-to-day life, in the context of COVID-19 testing
Non-human animals aren’t just “mindless machines” — they can think and feel as we do, writes Erin Tan
Chloe Li explains the importance of peer review in science, discusses its shortcomings and considers what alternative routes we can take
Sarah Swift discusses why women may be worse off when it comes to diagnosing and treating cardiovascular pathologies and emphasises the importance of changing perspectives
What does the hemoglobin in our blood have to do with the batteries in our electric vehicles? Evelyna Wang explains
Jasmine Staples explains why neonicotinoid usage should be stopped.
Grace Blackshaw explores the environmental and ethical impacts of electric vehicle batteries.
Nick Scott explores the use of computer-assisted proofs in mathematics, and what they might mean for the future of the field
Yan-Yi Lee talks about the reproducibility crisis as well as the recent collective efforts that scientists have shown to address it.
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Tele Agusto explores whether, in our quest to become the dominant species, we have unwittingly undergone the same physiological changes as those which we have tamed.
From everlasting colours to self-cleaning leaves, Rachel Tan explores a variety of amazing plant superpowers and their potential applications.
Priyanka Patel weighs up the advantages and disadvantages of reducing our screen time.
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In the next installment of our Cambridge Spotlight Series, Pip Knight explores Sohini Kar-Narayan’s work on the use of nylon in nanogenerators.
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Anna Papameletiou explains why this rodent is so unique, and what humanity can gain by studying its behaviour.
Michael Nguyen-Kim argues that “there is no inherent reason to succumb to the pro-coding rhetoric that is all too prevalent nowadays.”
Given the strain imposed on us by the 10 week lockdown so far, Niamh Casstles asks why we are so willing to impose drastic restrictions on such globetrotting marine animals as the orca – especially given the fatal consequences.
Quim Baixeras Buye discusses how microbes, ants and primates (amongst others) have learnt to deal with disease and protect themselves from harm using just one vital, evolved trait: altruism.
