University of Oxford
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.
Eel-ectrifying: A miniature battery to alter the activity of human nerve cells
An eel-ectrifying invention.
Stunning new images reveal the real looks of Neptune and Uranus
The two ice giants are actually far closer in colour.
Increasingly popular vape pens pose significant environmental threat
Single-use e-cigarettes contain batteries that last 100 of cycles despite being discarded.
Timing matters a lot when it comes to starting a family
Timing sexual activity for family planning: What you need to know?
‘Droplet batteries’ could pave the way for miniature bio-integrated devices
How do electric eels generate electricity?
Astronomers observed a large dark spot in Neptune’s atmosphere
Using ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have observed a large dark spot in Neptune’s atmosphere, with an unexpectedly smaller bright spot adjacent to...
Nearly one in five UK adults may have misophonia
In representative sample, most people identified at least some irritation upon hearing trigger sounds such as sniffing and slurping
Telomere shortening is linked to signs of Alzheimer’s in brain scans
The length of the telomeres which cap chromosomes is associated with a reduced risk of dementia, but not stroke or Parkinson’s
Progestogen-only and combined hormonal contraceptives have similar association with breast cancer risk
An analysis of almost 10,000 women with breast cancer under the age of 50 found a similar association regardless of the type of hormonal...
