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Expert discusses vital role of wind farms in UK's net zero ambitions
Wind power is set to play a central role in the UK’s efforts to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, according to Professor Christopher Vogel.
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Oxford-led study finds filtering data helps secure open-source AI against misuse
A new study led by researchers at the University of Oxford, in collaboration with EleutherAI and the UK AI Security Institute, has found that filtering training data can help prevent openly available artificial intelligence models from being used...
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Oxford study links pre-IVF weight loss with higher natural conception chances
A new study led by the University of Oxford has found that women with obesity who are seeking IVF are 47% more likely to conceive naturally after participating in weight loss interventions.
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Viking silver hoard study links English finds to Islamic trade networks
A recent study has traced the origins of silver from the Bedale hoard, discovered in 2012 in North Yorkshire, revealing that Viking wealth in England included silver sourced from both western Europe and the Islamic world.
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University of Oxford-led study finds oral antibiotic highly effective against bubonic plague
The first robust evidence on the efficacy and safety of two bubonic plague treatment regimens has been reported by an international research team, following a five-year clinical trial in Madagascar.
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Oxford study calls for clearer UK strategy on welcoming newcomers
Oxford research has found that the UK spent more than £20 billion over the past decade on efforts to welcome and integrate newcomers, but this investment was spread across 26 different funding streams and lacked a clear overall goal.
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Oxford launches £27 million centre focused on youth mental health research
The University of Oxford has announced the creation of the Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research, supported by a £27 million donation from The Paul Foundation.
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Oxford study finds gap between perceived and actual public support for climate action
A recent study by Oxford researchers has found that policymakers may significantly underestimate public support for climate action.
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Oxford's new Global Health Building reaches construction milestone
Construction has reached the highest point on the new Global Health Building at the University of Oxford’s Old Road Campus.
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Oxford study finds winter behavior predicts 'divorce' among great tits
Researchers from the University of Oxford have identified early social behaviors in great tits that can predict whether pairs will separate before the next breeding season.
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Oxford scientists confirm ancient honey offering through advanced chemical analysis
Oxford researchers have confirmed the presence of honey in a 2,500-year-old shrine near Pompeii, resolving a decades-long debate about the contents of ancient bronze jars found at the site.
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Researchers map prehistoric spread of infectious diseases using ancient DNA
Researchers have mapped a comprehensive catalogue of infectious diseases that affected prehistoric populations and continue to circulate today.
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Oxford academics join prestigious fellowship at British Academy
Eight academics from the University of Oxford have been elected as Fellows and an Honorary Fellow of the British Academy, joining a prestigious group of scholars recognized for their contributions to the humanities and social sciences.
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Oxford study links need for sleep with mitochondrial activity
Sleep is not merely a rest for the mind but may serve as essential maintenance for the body's energy supply, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Oxford.
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Oxford-led AMR surveillance project cuts infant sepsis deaths in Nigeria
A research collaboration led by the University of Oxford has contributed to a significant reduction in infant mortality from sepsis in Nigeria, one of the countries with the highest rates of child deaths globally.
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Duke visits University of Oxford's leading-edge vaccine facilities
The Duke of Gloucester recently visited the University of Oxford to observe its advanced vaccine facilities, highlighting the institution's leadership in medical science and innovation.
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New £50m research center launched for chronic inflammatory disease study
Chronic inflammatory diseases are a significant health issue, responsible for over half of all deaths worldwide.
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Community energy systems' role in achieving global universal energy access
In the UK, energy access is often taken for granted, yet it plays a crucial role in various aspects of daily life and sustainable development globally.
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University of Oxford partners with Fortescue Zero on new energy storage project
Since 2017, Prosperity Partnerships have been facilitating collaborations between academic institutions and businesses to conduct research that meets industrial needs.
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University of Oxford spinout OrganOx wins prestigious MacRobert Award
The University of Oxford spinout, OrganOx, has developed advanced medical devices that maintain livers and kidneys outside the body for extended periods.