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Oxford receives £16.5m for psychosis research
Researchers at Oxford University are to lead a research programme into the antipsychotic properties of cannabidiol (CBD).
CBD is one of the chemicals found in marijuana but it is distinct...
“The longer we don’t reduce emissions, it’s turning into effect”: Oxford environmental scientists discuss ways to tackle climate change
“Climate change is a real threat,” a Harvard Medical School article on anxiety about...
Oxford-led study finds concerning levels of PFAS chemicals in Norwegian Arctic ice, posing risks to ecosystems
An Oxford-led study found that the Norwegian Arctic ice in Svalbard is contaminated with...
At least 90% of the world population to face the combined consequences of extreme heat and drought, Oxford study says
On July 19, 2022, a temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius was measured in the...
MRI study involving Oxford researchers finds brain differences in children with language learning difficulties
A child is quiet. He has difficulty reading and writing. He struggles to choose...
What next for Meta?
Mark Zuckerberg might want to sell us all on the metaverse, but there are far more pressing issues for the social media giant. As yet...
Oxford’s first ‘hacker house’: For the RICH, by the RICH?
I learned that everyone can be a Rebellious Intellectually Curious Hustler (RICH) with the right motivation, the right readings, and the right goals.
A secret science: What cisgender people don’t know about voice
Exploring this behavioural side of voice is invaluable for uncovering the full variety of expression available to you, regardless of the extent and contexts in which you choose to use it.
Money Talk: An Oxford DPhil student
It’s that time of the year again when final year students who have an appetite for research begin applying to PhD programs. This is...
Oxford’s economic impact: More than an academic cash cow?
"Initially it seems shockingly large how one single institution can contribute so much in one year. I could never imagine this amount of money, so much so that I had to double check the number of zeros you add on to a billion. It’s nine."
Constructing sustainable futures
Green architecture, or green design, is the approach to building that minimizes the harmful effects of construction projects on human health and the environment. The “green” architect or designer attempts to integrate nature by choosing eco-friendly building materials and construction practices - this is key in the decarbonisation of society and promotion of sustainability as we mitigate climate change.
The discovery of a true Welsh dragon
"Pendraig helps us to understand how these island communities would have lived. It is quite remarkable that, deep in the ancient past, the UK would have been a tropical paradise filled with dinosaurs."
Money Talk: She who must not be named
Quid. Dosh. Smackers. Dough. We have numerous slang names for it, but we’re still afraid to talk about it. What is it? The intimidating, uncomfortable, best avoided m-word: money.
Oxford Nanopore IPO debut: In review
This method could enable DNA sequencing to become cheaper and more rapid by eliminating the need for multiple reagents and expensive equipment.
The pain scale needs a revamp
If you've been to A&E, you’ll probably be familiar with the pain scale. It goes something like this: a caregiver shows you a scale...
Unaddressed servers: Is online gaming gaming you?
If you’ve ever been one to get back from school on a weekday, switch on the PlayStation or Xbox to talk to your friends...
Money Diaries: A Fresher at Merton College, Oxford
For freshers having to deal with budgeting for the first time it can be a tricky topic to try and figure out.
The shotgun approach: How viruses mutate and evolve
up. A new collaborative study from Oxford and Dundee could help us to understand exactly which mutations will be the most deadly, allowing us to design new vaccines before its too late.
Science’s addiction to plastic: Something needs to be done
Are scientists complicit in the increasing amounts of plastic waste polluting our earth? Or is the waste generated by research an unavoidable by-product of...