Watson is gone. It’s time to remember Rosalind Franklin.
As tributes pour in for James Watson, science must reckon with the woman his legacy eclipsed.
Boyfriends: the new social faux pas
In defence of the article “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing Now?”
Why I prefer my misogyny undressed
There seems to be a growing belief among young men that being perceived as progressive or “woke” – either for the validation of women they are attracted to, or perhaps even just because they think it’s truly the way to be supportive of women – matters more than enacting those beliefs.
Physics Nobel Prize 2025: Tunnel Vision
John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis were awarded the prize for the discovery of macroscopic quantum mechanical tunnelling
From research on plastics to malaria: the Great Exhibition Road Festival returns
Fantastic plastic and CRISPR critters – Felix recaps a selection of scientific endeavours on display at this year’s Great Exhibition Road Festival.
Why International Women's Day doesn't matter
International Women's Day doesn't matter. It is just another day when big brands will post girlboss choice feminist advertisements, where male world leaders will "stand in solidarity," and women will continue to be oppressed. Feminism does matter. Almost all of the world's
Julia Gillard on science and elitism
Anubha Sukhada Bal shares her perspective on Julia Gillard’s thoughts on elitism and DEI in academia.
DEI and Women in Physics: does DEI work?
Beyond the superficiality of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion frameworks, action must be taken for women and minorities to prosper in the sciences
US Election 2024: Harris and the leftist vote
As a leftist, there have always been ample reasons not to support the Democrats, but I understand that for many left-wing and liberal Americans, the need to begrudgingly mark that blue box has gotten more urgent – perhaps than ever before – this time round, at least in swing states. However, in
Nobel Prize in Physics flashes new glimpse into attosecond science
Felix talks with Imperial’s Professor Jon Marangos to discuss Nobel-winning attosecond science.