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Scientists have discovered how a protein hijacks the body's natural "brake" on inflammation, opening the door to precision treatments for arthritis, Crohn's disease, and heart conditions. The breakthrough could help millions without suppressing the entire immune system.
A literacy charity just received over 1,000 children's books to help young readers who are falling behind. The campaign brought together local businesses, schools, and authors during National Storytelling Week.
A 49-year-old runner from Oxfordshire completed a half marathon dressed as a giant pair of ovaries, honoring her late mother while potentially breaking a world record. Her creative tribute raised over $4,600 for ovarian cancer research.
A new cancer vaccine showed promising safety and immune response in 36 patients with advanced lung, ovarian, and prostate cancer. The treatment caused only minor injection-site reactions while triggering strong immune responses.
A local PR agency rallied the Oxford community to donate over 1,000 books to help struggling young readers discover the joy of literacy. The campaign supports a charity tackling declining reading rates among primary school children. #
A former finance professional is transforming India's cultural treasures into stunning edible artworks using royal icing. Her intricate creations have earned her recognition as the first Indian royal icing artist at Oxford University.
A fluffy Siberian forest cat named Isambard Kitten Brunel rides the bus to work at Oxford University, where he's become the unofficial mascot who comforts homesick students. For six years, he's been showing up to help stressed scholars feel better.
Ghana's CEO of the National Youth Authority just challenged the world to stop treating young people as an afterthought. At Oxford University, he shared how Ghana's youth-first approach could transform nations.
An Oxford company is reimagining classic car conversions by engineering vintage vehicles to modern EV standards. Their first showcase proves even the trickiest classics can become reliable daily drivers.
After three heartbreaking losses, Melbourne's Annie Anezakis finally tasted victory as Oxford defeated Cambridge in the historic women's Boat Race. The win ended Oxford's decade-long drought in front of thousands of cheering fans on the Thames.
After nearly a decade of defeats, Oxford's women's rowing crew finally crossed the finish line first in the historic Boat Race on the Thames. For two rowers who'd lost three times before, this victory tasted especially sweet.
Oxford's women's rowing crew claimed a decisive victory in the 80th Women's Boat Race, breaking a nine-year losing streak against Cambridge. In dramatic conditions on the Thames, Olympic bronze medallist Heidi Long led her team to triumph while 200,000 spectators cheered from the banks.
A buzzard slammed into a car near Watlington and became wedged in its grille, but volunteers nursed the injured bird back to perfect health in just two weeks. The remarkable rescue shows what dedicated care can accomplish for wildlife in distress.
A premier two-week training program in multidimensional poverty measurement is opening applications for professionals and researchers committed to fighting global poverty. The Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative is bringing its renowned summer school to Costa Rica in July 2026.
A groundbreaking collaboration between British tech company Oxford Nanopore and Japan's leading genetic testing firm will bring faster, more accurate disease diagnosis to millions. The partnership marks a major step forward in making precision medicine accessible across Asia.
European hedgehogs can hear ultrasound up to 85 kilohertz, opening the door to car-mounted devices that could save them from deadly roadways. Scientists say one in three hedgehogs dies from traffic in some populations.
Scientists discovered European hedgehogs can hear ultrasonic frequencies up to 85,000 hertz, opening the door to car-mounted sound devices that could save them from roadkill extinction. One-third of hedgehog deaths come from vehicle collisions, pushing these adorable creatures toward threatened status.
For the first time in nearly 200 years, both Oxford and Cambridge will row under French captains in the historic Boat Race. The moment shows how talent and dedication break barriers in one of sport's oldest traditions.
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A team of African researchers from the University of Cape Town is outperforming Princeton, Oxford, Stanford, and Cambridge in Antarctic science. Their secret? Small teams doing world-changing climate research with smart planning and genuine passion.
Scientists discovered hedgehogs can hear ultrasound frequencies up to 85kHz, opening the door to road-safe devices that could prevent thousands of deaths. Cars with built-in ultrasound repellers could soon keep these beloved mammals out of harm's way.
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