
ALT Close-up of a tattoo being applied on skin. Text below reads: “Under the Ink: The Silent Effects of Tattoo Pigments. Written by Niyayesh Tajoddini, edited by Priscilla Wong.” EuSci logo appears in the bottom left corner.

ALT Text reads: “As tattoos continue to gain popularity, understanding the long-term health implications is essential. Ongoing research into safer ink formulations, removal methods, and biological pathways may help ensure safer tattoo practices and better public health guidance in the future.” Below the text is a photo of heavily tattooed hands.

ALT Graphic titled “Ever See TV Static in Your Vision? Here’s Why.” The image shows a close-up of a blue eye iris alongside foxglove flowers and a TV static pattern. Beneath the image is the text “Written by Shaun Henderson, edited by Priscilla Wong,” with the EuSci logo in the bottom right corner.

ALT Alt text: Background of TV static with text overlay: "While treatment options remain elusive, research progress is steady, offering hope for sufferers. Broadly, the work of vision scientists is a cause for optimism. Though science's objective lens can sometimes strip away beauty, the efforts of researchers are working to restore it for those with visual snow."

ALT Blue marble background with text that reads: “Curiosity Rebranded written by Clare McDonald.” Below, a group of smiling women pose for a selfie with an EACR photo-frame prop featuring the hashtag #KeepResearchCurious at the EACR 2024 Congress in Rotterdam. with EUSci logo in the bottom right corner.

ALT Blue marble background with text that reads: “The #KeepResearchCurious campaign spotlights the importance of maintaining curiosity-driven exploration, even when it shows no immediate link to new treatment discoveries. It’s important to play the long game, because these fundamental findings become the foundation for future lifesaving research and treatments.” with the EUSci logo in the bottom right corner.

ALT A vibrant, hand-painted poster featuring swirling orange, green, and red brushstrokes resembling stylised DNA helices wrapping around the page. At the centre, dynamic white radial streaks burst outward like an energetic spotlight. Over this background, large lettering reads “ISSUE 34 COVER ART COMPETITION!” in bright orange, red, and green. EuSci logo sits in the top right corner.

ALT A complementary hand-painted design showing the competition rules, framed by looping DNA-like shapes in green and orange. On the left, the word “RULES” appears in large red lettering, followed by bullet-point instructions about artwork specifications, colour profile, and submission email. On the right, an orange paint-stroke shape highlights the deadline, “2025.12.31.” A small palette of the required colour scheme—shades of orange and green, plus white—is shown at the bottom of the page. EuSci logo sits in the top right corner.

ALT A colorful illustrated poster advertising a bake sale by Edinburgh University Science Media. The poster has a blue scalloped border and features drawings of baked goods like a pie lattice, swirled pastries, and a cupcake. Large text reads ‘BAKE SALE.’ Below it, the date ‘27.11.’ and the time ‘10 am–4 pm’ are shown, along with the location ‘Main Library.’ Smaller text invites people to grab a treat and support accessible, student-led science. The EUSci logo appears in the bottom left corner.

ALT Text reads: Can low blood oxygen silently weaken your immune system by tweaking the genetics? Written by Dasha Sokol Edited by Priscilla Wong. Background image is a hand holding a vial of blood with a light pink background and the EuSci logo in the top right corner

ALT Text reads: “ The scientists believe their research could show “new ways to think about treating long-term immune dysfunction and improve infection defences” in the long run. Treatments such as histone-marker-regenerating therapy could one day help restore neutrophil function in people suffering from long-COVID, rebuilding their immunity. “ with image of hand holding a vial of blood as background

ALT The image is a promotional poster for an event titled “Pints with Scientists”, organized by the BioSoc in collaboration with Edinburgh University Science Media (EUSci). The background is dark green, decorated with white illustrations of various wildlife, representing zoology and evolutionary biology themes. The University of Edinburgh logo and the EUSci logo appear in the centre under the title. The description invites viewers to “Join us for an evening with Evolutionary Biology/Zoology researchers to share their scientific discoveries with you – no prior knowledge required, just show up with a thirst for knowledge (and a pint)!” The text on the poster reads: Date: Thursday 13th November, 2025 Time: 6pm onwards Place: Maggie’s Chamber, The Three Sisters

ALT The image is a commemorative poster for Remembrance Sunday. The main visual shows two bronze statue hands gently reaching toward each other, with one hand holding a red poppy flower — a symbol of remembrance. The background features soft greenery and blurred stone architecture, framed by a red border shaped like a postage stamp. Below the image, text reads: “Remembrance Sunday — 09.11.2025. A moment to commemorate those who have fallen, and the moment guns fell silent in the First World War, and all wars since.” The bottom of the poster displays the words “LEST WE FORGET” in large, bold type, accompanied by the EUSci logo.

ALT A medieval-style library desk with leather-bound books and glass flasks. Gold text reads: *The Traitors: Science Edition* with the categories: Faithful, Traitor, Banished, Murdered. At the bottom, it asks, “Who can you trust in the name of science?” EUSci logo is in the bottom right corner

ALT Background image of a mother in childbirth with a brown transparent overlay. Bold red text reads: Faithful. Below, it says Ignaz Semmelweis 1818–1866. A black-and-white photo of Semmelweis appears beneath. Text reads: “In 1847, Ignaz Semmelweis showed that simple handwashing could prevent childbed fever. His peers denied it, but he remained faithful to science, aiming to reform obstetric care and save mothers’ lives.”

ALT Background image of dried crops. Bold red text reads: Traitor – Trofim Lysenko 1898–1976. Below is a black-and-white photo of Lysenko. Text explains: “Soviet scientist Trofim Lysenko caused widespread harm through unscientific plant theories, aligning biology with ideology, silencing truth, and setting science back decades. A traitor to science and humanity.”

ALT Background photo of crops with a brown transparent overlay. Bold text reads: Murdered – Nikolai Vavilov 1887–1942. Below is a photo of Vavilov. Text reads: “Russian geneticist Nikolai Vavilov worked to end famine by conserving crop diversity. Faithful to science, he was branded a traitor under Stalin, imprisoned, and died of starvation, despite laying the foundation for modern genebanks and global food security.”

ALT A digital event poster with a black space-themed background with bold text reading 'Issue 34 Writers and Editors Social.' Below the text is a photo of Potterow Dome Bar, the event location, labeled 'Potterow Dome Bar.' At the bottom, text reads '7 Nov, 6:30 PM' and 'See you this Friday at 6:30 PM.' The EUSci logo appears in the bottom right cornerBlack space-themed background with bold text reading 'Issue 34 Writers and Editors Social.' Below the text is a photo of Potterow Dome Bar, the event location, labeled 'Potterow Dome Bar.' At the bottom, text reads '7 Nov, 6:30 PM' and 'See you this Friday at 6:30 PM.' The EUSci logo appears in the bottom right corner

ALT This poster titled “Burke and Hare: Edinburgh Crime” features two white plaster masks positioned prominently in the center, representing the infamous 19th-century murderers William Burke and William Hare. The background has an illustration of Burke and Hare’s murder case. Bold dark red and white text highlights key phrases such as “MURDER” and “19th Century in Edinburgh.” The accompanying text explains that Burke and Hare were anatomy murderers from Northern Ireland who killed victims to sell their bodies to Professor Robert Knox’s anatomy school at Surgeon’s Square in Edinburgh. At the bottom left corner, the logo of eu:sci, Edinburgh University’s science media magazine, appears.

ALT Holographic background with a digital circuit pattern. Central text reads, "AI Spots Heart Attack Risks Before They Strike," with an illustrated heart above and EuSci logo in the bottom right corner

ALT Holographic background with a digital circuit pattern. Central text reads, . The developers hope that AI technology will soon be applied to detect not only heart disease, but also stroke and diabetes, giving patients a head start on prevention. This early diagnosis will not just save lives, but will also reduce the strain on health services by reducing costly emergency admissions and long-term treatments for heart failure.," Includes an illustrated heart above and EuSci logo in the top right corner

ALT Gray gradient background with elegant font. Text reads: 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to Mary E. Brunkow (Institute for Systems Biology, Seattle, USA), Fred Ramsdell (Sonoma Biotherapeutics, San Francisco, USA), and Shimon Sakaguchi (Osaka University, Osaka, Japan) “for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.” Illustration shows how regulatory T cells monitor other immune cells to prevent attacks on the body’s own tissues. Their work led to the field of peripheral tolerance and new treatments for autoimmune diseases, cancer, and organ transplant success. Artwork by © The Nobel Committee for Physiology or Medicine. Ill. Mattias Karlén.

ALT Gray gradient background with elegant font. Bold text reads: Why this matters: the discovery of regulatory t cells, the immunes system's own peacekeepers, opened a new field of research for autoimmune diseases, more effective cancer therapies, and safer stem cell transplants. Includes an illustration depicting the discovery of regulatory T cells. Artwork by © The Nobel Committee for Physiology or Medicine. Ill. Mattias Karlén.

ALT Gray gradient background with elegant font. Bold text reads a quote from Olle Kämpe, chair of the Nobel Committee: “Their discoveries have been decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions and why we do not all develop serious autoimmune diseases.” Includes an illustration depicting the discovery of regulatory T cells. Artwork by © The Nobel Committee for Physiology or Medicine. Ill. Mattias Karlén.












