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...
Bitcoin, climate change and social justice
At the time of writing, the price of a single Bitcoin is £24,208, having dropped more than £20k in value and counting from its...
Tiangong-3: China’s newest frontier
On the 29th of April this year, the Chinese Manned Space Agency (CMSA) successfully launched the Tianhe core module of their planned Tiangong-3 space...
Will Biden’s Climate Summit Succeed?
By organising the virtual climate summit in April, Joe Biden didn’t fail to address one of his most important campaign promises, which is to...
What’s the deal with Ballerine?
The Copper IUD, colloquially known as the coil, is one of the few non-hormonal contraceptive methods available outside of condoms, and can last for...
Who are we really trashing?
In light of Oxford Climate Justice’s campaign report, which found that between 2015 and 2020, Oxford accepted at least £8.2 million in research grants...
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) – what’s all the hype?
NFTs are a blockchain based technology that have garnered a lot of hype and news coverage in recent months by technology enthusiasts and investors...
India: why are COVID cases rising?
The COVID-19 pandemic is currently exploding in India at a horrifying rate. Records are being broken with each day that passes – over 300,000...
Nanotechnology – Opportunity or Risk?
Nanotechnology is a rapidly evolving field of science involving creation at the nanoscale: the objects made measure between one and one hundred nanometres. For...
Drawn to Nature: Flies
Animals come in many shapes and sizes, none more so than flies. There are flies that mimic other species, flies with incredible iridescent bodies,...
Vaccine Distribution: EU vs UK
Back in April 2020, the number of COVID-19 deaths in the UK reached over 350 people per million – about twice as high as...
“Not just a headache” – what migraines feel like and their impact
"A migraine is usually identified by a moderate or severe throbbing pain on one side of the head. It is a complex condition with a wide variety of symptoms, including sensitivities to light or sound."
How COVID-19 can affect your toes and skin
""COVID toes" are a dermatological symptom of COVID-19. They resemble chilblains”, which are red or purplish swellings one may experience if hands or feet are exposed to the cold for too long."
It’s time for contraceptive justice
Pharmaceutical companies should push against unsubstantiated and outdated ideas about a lack of demand for long-term male contraception.
Science Snippet: Analysis of COVID-19 symptoms on twitter
"Researchers from the University of Utah examined twitter posts from early April 2020 (and) found references to 36 other unique symptoms, including 3 898 cases of the now well documented symptom of loss of taste."
