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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...

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“The longer we don’t reduce emissions, it’s turning into effect”: Oxford environmental scientists discuss ways to tackle climate change

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Oxford receives £16.5m for psychosis research

“The longer we don’t reduce emissions, it’s turning into effect”: Oxford environmental scientists discuss ways to tackle climate change

Oxford-led study finds concerning levels of PFAS chemicals in Norwegian Arctic ice, posing risks to ecosystems

At least 90% of the world population to face the combined consequences of extreme heat and drought, Oxford study says

MRI study involving Oxford researchers finds brain differences in children with language learning difficulties

Working at the frontiers of knowledge – and the edge of reason

US and Russian space agencies to work on new moon-orbiting space station

The rise of nuclear weapons

The internet rules international relations

Controlling your emotions

Playing God since 10,000 BCE

The UK education system needs to evolve

Race to the Red Planet

The future of medical diagnosis is now

CRISPR-Cas9 to the rescue

The covert horrors of the animal trade

Are we still evolving?

How do antidepressants affect our brains?

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