University of Oxford
Scientists just revealed how Parkinson’s damages brain cells
The protein at the center of Parkinson’s.
A new type of quantum interaction using a single trapped ion
First-ever ‘quadsqueezing’ quantum interaction.
Doing it more often could improve sperm quality, study
The research opens new directions for fertility science.
Astronomers discover a new planet type with a vast magma ocean
New planet type with magma ocean discovered.
The mystery of intense magnetism on the Moon is finally solved
Unexpected discovery changes what we know about Moon magnetism.
Scientists Create First Molecule With Half-Möbius Electron Twist
The first molecule with a half-Möbius electronic topology.
Kissing emerged over 21 million years ago, study suggests
A new Oxford study traces the origins of kissing
How Earth was able to crystallize millions of years ago?
Scientists reveal hidden chemistry of Earth’s core.
Earth’s hidden pulse: The mystery of the global seismic echo
How Greenland’s tsunamis sent shockwaves through the planet?
Stellar union sparks radio pulses lasting minutes
Compact objects other than neutron stars are capable of producing bright radio emission.
A long-standing misunderstanding about the composition of Jupiter’s clouds resolved
Amateur astronomer helps solve Jupiter's cloud mystery.
UK’s biggest Dinosaur footprints discovered in Oxfordshire quarry
The trackways form part of a huge ‘dinosaur highway’.
Ocean density drives carbon capture by marine plankton
Understanding the controls behind the calcification and distribution of planktonic foraminifera.
Our human family tree evolved bigger brains much more rapidly than earlier species
Brains grew faster as humans evolved.
AI can be used to detect brain tumors
The researchers investigated how neural network models can be trained on brain cancer imaging data.
Better oceanographic connectivity improves reef fish populations
Oceanographic connectivity is a key influence on fish abundance across the Western Indian Ocean.
The importance of COVID-19 boosters for older
This strategy works for countries with different age structures and socioeconomic backgrounds.
500 million-years-old slug reveals the origins of molluscs
Discovery of a new species of mollusc that lived 500 million years ago.
Tiny freshwater animals steal antibiotics from bacteria to protect themselves
These small animals protect themselves from infections using antibiotic recipes stolen from bacteria.
World’s coldest quantum detectors to search for most sensitive dark matter
One of the greatest mysteries of science could be one step closer to being solved.
Wild chimpanzees and the healing power of medicinal plants
Sick chimpanzees eat tree bark, dead wood and ferns with antibiotic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Cybercriminal threats are mainly from a few countries
A new World Cybercrime Index could help target investigative and preventive efforts more efficiently.
Algorithms could improve judicial decision-making, study
Discover the potential benefits of using algorithms in judicial decision-making.
“Plunging regions” exist around black holes in space
Einstein’s theory predicted that this final plunge would exist.
Insights into shoulder replacement options for Osteoarthritis: A new study
New study sheds light on the debate surrounding two types of shoulder replacement surgery for osteoarthritis.
Scientists recovered a 3.7-billion-year-old record of Earth’s magnetic field
Oldest undisputed evidence of Earth’s magnetic field.
