After recent research leads to the creation of stem cells using cloning techniques, Sara Holbrook writes about the work and some of its implications

In this instalment of our survival guide, Conor O’Nolan imparts invaluable advice to help you survive everyone’s favourite pagan holiday. Observer Science and Health – mothering you so that your mother doesn’t have to.

With the 2011 Nobel Prize winners announced earlier this month, Conor O’Nolan discusses this year’s scientific prizes and the importance of their work

Nobel Prize winning scientist and world renowned veterinarian Professor Peter Doherty talks to Alison Lee about his career and the scientific challenges facing the world today

Detoxing is a process that is continually touted as being extremely healthy, but Aoife Valentine explains why most detoxes should be viewed with more caution

With potentially groundbreaking data published in the last few weeks, Conor O’Nolan talks about the experiments that could change physics forever

Engineering PhD student Phillip Cardiff talks to Alison Lee about his area of research, life as a postgraduate and how he hopes to help the field of medicine

You’ve been in college a month now, Mammy’s cut the umbilical cord and your last attempt at cooking resulted in a smoldering bowl of primordial soup. Luckily Conor O’Nolan and Alison Lee are here to …

A breakthrough in animal brain interfaces could lead to exciting progress in the repair of brain damage in humans, writes Joseph Lawlor

As scientists announce that they have bred cats that glow in the dark, Conor O’Nolan explains the reasoning behind the fluorescent felines

In our first installment of the University Observer’s guide to surviving nearly anything, Conor O’Nolan lists some of the key health concerns to be wary of during Freshers’ Week

Theoretical Astrophysics student Ciarán Kenny talks to Alison Lee about his PhD and life as a postgraduate

With laser eye surgery’s reputation for being somewhat unreliable, Alison Lee informs our readers of a potentially more trustworthy alternative

Amidst a wave of public misunderstanding of scientific method and the rise of alternative therapies, Emer Sugrue examines how scientific research and clinical trials operate

Keep your eyes open and try not to look too bored as Alison Lee educates you on the science behind yawning

While an extreme case, those in Fukushima would do well to learn from the lessons of Chernobyl, writes Katie Hughes

As a result of the current state of prenatal screenings for Irish women, a simple procedure can become so complex, writes Alison Lee

When Darwin embarked on his famous voyage on the HMS Beagle, another revolutionary scientist was on board. Alison Lee reveals the life and achievements of Robert FitzRoy