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Issue 7: Apex
22 October 2024
This issue surveys our world from above.
So come along, and revel in the expansive view - have a read below!
Editorial
Peaks and Perspectives: A Word from the Editors-in-Chief
by the Editors-in-Chief
A word from our Editors-in-Chief.
Corals
A Coral’s Story: From thriving reef to desolation
by Nicola Zuzek-Mayer
Nicola sheds light on the devastating future faced by our coral reefs, with the effects of anthropogenic climate change far from having reached its peak.
Humans vs Pathogens
Staying at the Top of Our Game: the Evolutionary Arms Race
by Aizere Malibek
As nations vie for military supremacy, Aizere covers a microscopic competition between humans and the microbes evolving strategies against our defences.
Seeing Space
Interstellar Overdrive: Secrets of our Distant Universe
by Sarah Ibrahimi
Embark on an epic journey as Sarah explores the cosmic mysterious being revealed by NASA's James Webb Space Teloscope.
Fossil Markets
Fossil Markets: Under the Gavel, Under Scrutiny
by Jesse Allen
Diving into the wild world of fossil auctions, Jesse prompts us to ask: who is the real apex predator, the T-rex or hedge-fund billionaires?
Cancer Treatments
Tip of the Iceberg: An Overview of Cancer Treatment Breakthroughs
by Arwen Nguyen-Ngo
Icebreakers. Follow Arwen as she recounts the countless stories of the giants before us, who carved a path for our cancer research today.
Triangles
Pointing the Way: A Triangular View of the World
by Ingrid Sefton
Guiding us through land, seas and screens, Ingrid explores this humble 3-sided shape as a vital tool of modern society and its many fascinating uses.
Anti-ageing Science
Timeless Titans: Billionaires defying death
by Holly McNaughton
From billionaire-backed pills to young blood transfusion, Holly traverses the futuristic world of anti-ageing and asks: what happens when death is no longer inevitable?
Brain-computer Implants
Neuralink: Mind Over Matter?
by Kara Miwa-Dale
Would the ability to control a computer with your mind bolster possibilities or bring harm? Kara visualises a possible future under the Neuralink implant.
Fish Morphology
Designing the perfect fish
by Andy Shin
With a splash of creativity, Andy concocts the ultimate 'Frankenfish' by investigating the traits that allow fish to flourish in their aquatic environments.
Commercial Aviation
Soaring Heights: An Ode to the Airliner
by Aisyah Mohammad Sulhanuddin
Settle in and take a round trip with Aisyah through the evolution of commercial aviation, from the secrets of aircraft cuisine to the mechanics of staying afloat.
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