Issue 1:
Science is Everywhere
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Hear from the founder and leader of the UniMelb Science Communication Teaching Program!
A few words from our four Editors-in-Chief on the inaugural issue of OmniSci Magazine!
Columns
The body, et cetera
Conversations in science
Chatter
Wiggling Ears
By Rachel Ko
Let’s take a trip down evolution lane to uncover the story behind everyone’s favourite useless party trick: ear wiggling.
Behind the Scenes of COVID-19 with Dr Julian Druce
By Zachary Holloway
In conversation with Dr Julian Druce.
Silent Conversations: How Trees Talk to One Another
By Lily McCann
What do trees talk about?
Science Ethics
Cinema to Reality
Humans of UniMelb
Should We Protect Our Genetic Information?
By Grace Law
How much is our genetic and biometric data worth? And why are others so keen to get their hands on it?
Can We Build the Iron Man Suit?
By Manthila Ranatunga
Ever wondered what it takes to build the Iron Man suit?
Research - Is it For Me?
By Renee Papaluca
Hear from current research students about their experiences studying science at UniMelb.
The Greenhouse
Unpacking the Latest IPCC Report — What Climate Science is Telling Us
By Sonia Truong
Unpacking the latest UN IPCC report on the science behind climate change.
Features
Our Microbial Frenemies
By Wei Han Chong
Diseases and pandemics have always been the source of great disasters throughout history, so why don't we do away with them?
Where The Wild Things Were
By Ashleigh Hallinan
Biodiversity loss is perhaps just as catastrophic as climate change, so let's consider the role of ecosystem restoration in battling this ecological emergency.
Understanding the Mysterious Science of Sleep
By Evelyn Kiantoro
Sleep, our favourite way to wind down and relax. But why do we sleep? Moreover, what are dreams?
The Rise of The Planet of AI
By Ashley Mamuko
When does tech become fully integrated into our lives?
The Intellectual’s False Dilemma: Art vs Science
By Natalie Cierpisz
The age-old debate once again resurfaces. Art and science. Two worlds collide
Climate Change, Vaccines & Lockdowns: How and Why Science Has Become a Polarising Political Debate
By Mia Horsfall
How should scientific research and political legislation interact, and what role should they play in public discourse?
Sick of Lockdown? Let Science Explain Why.
By Tanya Kovacevic
The mechanisms behind lockdown fatigue - and how to treat it.
Bionics: Seeing into the Future
By Joshua Nicholls
Let's explore the ground-breaking technology that could help Australians suffering from visual impairment.
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