Science & Technology
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...
How rational are we?
Johanne Nedergård uses science and logic to show that humans are not as rigorous as we might like to think we are
Interview: Paul Smith
The Director of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History discusses evolution and the importance of the Museum
Interview: Dame Anne Glover
"Politicians are still reluctant to acknowledge the [scientific] evidence when it doesn’t suit their philosophy and everybody loses when that happens."
Scientists with their heads in the clouds
Tom Galligan discusses the importance of blue sky science
Interview: Jim Al-Khalili
Professor Al-Khalili on the enigmas of quantum biology, and why we should care
Fact or Fad?
The truth may be hard to swallow, but there's still no cheat method for a healthy lifestyle
Interview: Pamela Matson
Stanford's Dean of the School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences explains her visions for sustainable agriculture
Why Science Must Not be Left to the Scientists
Josephine Pepper argues for greater cooperation between science and journalism, as Cherwell launches its new science section
Magdalen scientist wins prestigious Lasker prize
Sir Peter Ratcliffe tipped for Nobel Prize nomination after winning $250K award
A little (qu)bit closer to a quantum computer
Breakthrough at Oxford's Clarendon Laboratory brings the computing dream a little nearer
