Pandemic and Prejudice: How COVID-19 Worsened India’s Existing Inequalities
In 2020, life expectancy in India saw substantial and disparate declines due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with an estimated 1.19 million excess deaths, significantly higher…
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The University of Oxford, located in Oxford, England, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, with evidence of teaching as early as 1096. Comprising 39 autonomous colleges and a range of academic departments, Oxford operates a unique collegiate system that fosters a close-knit community and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration. The university is renowned for its rigorous scholarship, historic traditions, and outstanding contributions to society through research in fields such as medicine, literature, and science. Oxford has educated many notable alumni, including numerous UK Prime Ministers, international leaders, Nobel laureates, and influential figures in all sectors. Its rich libraries, ancient buildings, and vibrant student life continue to attract scholars from around the globe, maintaining its reputation as a center of learning and innovation.
Leading AI Scientists Warn of Unleashing Risks Beyond Human Control
AI experts warn of insufficient global action on AI risks, advocating for strict governance to avert potential catastrophes. Leading AI scientists are urging…
3.7 Billion Years Old: Oldest Undisputed Evidence of Earth’s Magnetic Field Uncovered in Greenland
A collaborative study by the University of Oxford and MIT has uncovered a 3.7-billion-year-old magnetic field record from Greenland, demonstrating that Earth’s ancient magnetic field…
Guaranteeing Security and Privacy: New Quantum Breakthrough Could Benefit Millions of People
A recent breakthrough guaranteeing security and privacy by Oxford University physicists could enable millions of people and businesses to tap into the capabilities of next-generation…
“Double Life” of Key Immune Protein Reveals New Strategies for Treating Cancer
A new study uncovers how targeting a specific immune cell surface receptor, PD-1, can enhance the effectiveness of cancer treatments by limiting its activity. Additionally,…
Unprecedented Discovery: Archive of Ancient Human Brains Challenges History
Soft tissue preservation in the geological record is relatively rare, and, except where deliberate intervention halts the process of decay (like embalming or freezing), the…
A Troubling Trend: US Adults Face Higher Death Rates Than Other Wealthy Nations
A new study by researchers at the Leverhulme Centre for Demographic Science (LCDS) and Princeton University reveals that US working-age adults are dying at higher…
Feast Your Eyes: How AI Serves Up Yummier Food Imagery Than Reality
A new study shows preference for AI-created food imagery due to its optimized attractiveness, with potential implications for consumer health and environmental sustainability. With the…
Hidden Coral Superhighway Discovered in the Indian Ocean
Recent research has discovered that Seychelles’ remote coral reefs are interconnected through a “coral superhighway,” facilitated by ocean currents, emphasizing the role of larval dispersal…
Fossil Records Unlock Secrets of Climate Change Extinction Risks
A recent study has leveraged the fossil record to gain insights into the characteristics that render animals more susceptible to extinction due to climate change….
Opposites Attract, Likes Repel? Scientists Overturn Fundamental Principle of Physics
“Opposites charges attract; like charges repel” is a fundamental principle of basic physics. However, a new study from Oxford University, recently published in the journal…
New Study Finds That Persistent COVID-19 Infections Are Surprisingly Common
Recent research conducted by the University of Oxford has found that a high proportion of SARS-CoV-2 infections in the general population lead to persistent infections…
Unlocking Ancient Landscapes: How Hazelnut Shells Reveal Our Ancestors’ World
Archaeologists study the carbon isotope values in hazelnuts from ancient sites to understand the characteristics of the local woods. If we could stand in a…
Deadlier With Time: Ancient DNA Reveals a Chicken Virus’ Evolutionary Leap
A group of scientists from around the world, including geneticists and disease biologists from the University of Oxford and LMU Munich, have utilized ancient DNA…
Oxford’s Bold Plan for a Zero-Carbon, Circular Plastics Economy
Oxford researchers outline a roadmap for a sustainable, net zero plastic economy, advocating for reduced demand, renewable raw materials, a significant increase in recycling, and…
Scientists Sound Alarm on Urban Expansion: Could Lead to “Planetary Catastrophe”
Leading experts in science are urgently advocating for a significant transformation in global governance to safeguard the future of cities around the world and the…
Bridging the Quantum “Reality Gap” – Unveiling the Invisible With AI
A study led by the University of Oxford has used the power of machine learning to overcome a key challenge affecting quantum devices. For the…
Astronomical Illusions: New Images Reveal What Neptune and Uranus Really Look Like
Recent research led by Professor Patrick Irwin shows that Neptune and Uranus are both a similar shade of greenish-blue, challenging previous perceptions of their colors….