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...
An Illustration of Human Memory with Inside Out
"How accurate is this depiction of memory? It turns out Inside Out is a lot more reliable than you might think."
The diverse challenges of energy transitions worldwide
"It is time to stop the blame game and recognise the need for international cooperation to achieve energy transition and collectively mitigate climate change."
COVID-19 immunity passports: a fair policy?
"If we have sufficient evidence to support the hypothesis of developed immunity, then the policy of immunity passports should be seriously considered. "
Multi-factor authentication – why it’s more than just extra effort
"Instead of just using one method of authentication, MFA requires at least two factors to prove the users identity from a combination of these elements below, so that the attacker won’t be able to gain access to the user’s account even if they’ve cracked the user’s passcode!"
Review: The Social Dilemma
"The Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, depicts the rise of social media and personalised online services. Deeply unnerving, it shows us not only their power over each and every one of us, but also their damage to society."
Introducing the UK Emissions Trading System
"As part of the UK government’s “Energy White Paper” released in December, the UK has unveiled its own Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), ... a mechanism used to reduce CO2 (or equivalent) emissions."
The bloody problem of PMS research
"Women have historically been side-lined from medical attention at a greater degree than men and there is little known about the premenstrual syndrome (PMS)."
What does the climate crisis mean for global health?
"It’s clear that the World Health Organisation were right to declare climate change one of the major health challenges of the 21st century."
Science Snippets: Outrageous Octopuses
"octopuses are prone to a peculiar habit. They have been seen punching (yes, punching) fish"
Science Snippets: Cardiac Construction
"A study from the University of Minnesota ... reports the successful creation of a functioning, scaled-down human heart pump using a 3D printer."
The Oxford Vaccine – How generalisable are the trial results?
"Oxford-AstraZeneca has devised a vaccine in an unprecedented amount of time... However, with any and all science, it is important that we be critical of the claims being made, and question the scientific method used to arrive at such conclusions."
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine up to 90% effective
This week, the vaccine being developed by Oxford University and Astrazeneca was found to be highly effective at preventing COVID-19 symptoms.
Oxford study identifies prisoners for priority vaccination
A new Oxford study identified prison inmates and staff as top priorities for the impending coronavirus vaccine.
Automatic Facial Recognition – A gaping hole in data privacy legislation?
As technology advances, we lose track of the vast amounts of data being stored and our ignorance prevents us from protecting our data in the future.
