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In issue 30 of The Scientific Observer, we’re taking a deep dive into topical issues faced by science and society, from food sustainability and climate change, issues of ethics and integrity in the sharing of scientific research to vaccine mandates.

Issue 29 explores the power of the placebo in psychedelic trials, asking leading experts why this phenomenon occurs and what it means for the future of these drugs in clinical practice.

Issue 28 of The Scientific Observer features an exclusive interview with Professor Emma Lundberg on the importance of understanding the spatial organization of biological processes.

This month’s issue of The Scientific Observer dives into cutting-edge research that is shaping our planet and modern medicine, from psychedelics, microplastics and fertility to precision microbiome editing.

Issue 26 highlights:
Neurodegeneration: Are We Closer to a Cure, or Still a World Apart?
Time To Say Goodbye to the Traditional BMI
A Recipe for Richer Metabolomics

With 90% of novel drug candidates never reaching the clinic, the need for new and effective therapeutics has never been more pressing. This month’s feature article discusses how rapid developments in AI and automation platforms provide new tools for probing the complexities of biology and accelerating drug development.

We’re exploring the burgeoning problem of microplastics, learning how scientists are mapping the billion cells in the human brain and diving into the interesting link between birth method and microbiome.

This month, we’re confronting the growing popularity of ChatGPT and its potential impact on the foundations of science, asking – is it really the end of the world as we know it?

In this issue, we embark on an investigative journey into the world of “predatory conferences”, and discuss how DNA sequencing can uncover the impact of colonialism and oppression on Native populations. This, and much more, in issue 22 of The Scientific Observer.

In this jam-packed issue of The Scientific Observer, we’re gifting you a deep dive into the past, present and future of science.