The science of stress
Kate Arsac England explains the science behind stress including examples of when the stress response may be advantageous.
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Kate Arsac England
Why lockdowns have not been all bad
Kate Arsac England argues that while lockdowns have had negative consequences, it has not been bad for all, and that there are perhaps some silver linings.
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International Women’s Day: the women who have inspired us
International Women’s Day aside, this week has been one where the experiences of women have been more openly discussed than they have been for a long while. It is only right that we all continue to celebrate women and their contributions to society. In this light, The Boar Features asked...
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Hidden parasites of the human brain
TW: disturbing imagery, psychiatric disorders, suicide This article is not suitable for hypochondriacs Beyond the realm of science fiction, there are several creatures out there that can actually change the behaviour of the humans and animals they infect. I will present two parasites in particular: Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan parasite...
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New Year’s Resolutions: Small changes to reduce your carbon footprint at university
As a university student it’s easy to feel that you have little power to make a difference – but you would be wrong. It is in our power, and in our interest, to make a difference. Every landslide starts with a stone, and every small action accumulates to form a...
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Should misogyny be classed as a hate crime?
A new report by Citizens UK states that women are three times more likely to experience threats and acts of sexual violence and assault than men. The study, which involved focus groups in London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester and Cardiff, also found that gender-motivated hate already factors in one-third of hate...
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Covid-19 has exposed stark gender inequality in sport
Women are doing more sport than ever before. The ranks of female athletes have been steadily growing since they were first allowed to participate in the 1900 Olympic Games. Considered a “male-only” hobby in the past, sport has increasingly become accessible to women and girls around the globe. Despite this...
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A quick and easy guide to sustainability during a pandemic
As we enter into a ‘new normal’, it is important to prioritise our health and the environment. For a quick and easy guide to sustainability during a pandemic, check out these tips below! Buy or make reusable masks Lockdown has resulted in a lot of people having unprecedented amounts of free...
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A surprising role of viruses
Although often associated with causing disease, viruses also have important ecosystem functions. It has been suggested that marine viruses could play a role in annual cycles such as spring phytoplankton bloom crashes. Phytoplankton are microscopic algae that can form spring blooms so large they are visible from satellites. However, at...
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