Tag: Oxford University
New River Map Sets Global Standard
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers at the University of Oxford have unveiled the most complete map of global rivers ever created....
TriOx: A Breakthrough in Early Cancer Detection
Researchers at Oxford University have developed an innovative blood test, TriOx, which uses machine learning to detect multiple cancers at their earliest...
Oxford Scientists Solar Innovation Beyond Silicon-Based Panels
Scientists at Oxford University’s Physics Department have developed a groundbreaking solar technology that could transform the way we generate solar electricity. Their...
Revolutionizing Cardiovascular Risk Prediction: Introducing QR4
Discover QR4, a groundbreaking predictive tool developed by researchers at the University of Oxford, offering enhanced accuracy in assessing an individual's 10-year risk of cardiovascular diseases, with particular emphasis on high-risk patients often overlooked by current methods.
Oxford Launches First-in-Human Trial for Nipah Virus Vaccine
Explore the groundbreaking first-in-human trial of the ChAdOx1 NipahB vaccine by the University of Oxford. With funding from CEPI, this initiative aims to combat the deadly Nipah virus, responsible for outbreaks in Southeast Asia. Learn about the urgency, challenges, and potential global impact of this essential research.
UK Makes Medical History with Successful Womb Transplant
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, the United Kingdom achieved it’s first-ever womb transplant. Surgeons at Oxford's Churchill Hospital successfully carried out a nine-hour and 20-minute surgery to transplant a sister's womb into a 34-year-old recipient on Sunday.
Lunar Exploration: Oxford’s Thermal Imaging Camera to Unveil Moon’s Water
In an audacious leap forward for lunar exploration, an advanced thermal imaging camera crafted by the University of Oxford's Department of Physics is poised to play a pivotal role in NASA's forthcoming Lunar Trailblazer mission, slated for a 2024 liftoff. This mission endeavours to chart the distribution of diverse water forms adorning the lunar terrain, unravelling the enigmatic lunar water cycle and paving the way for upcoming human endeavours.
A Small Increase in Temperature Adds to Displacement
Even a one degree increase in temperature could cause a tenfold increase in displaced people, according to a new research by the...
Female Researchers Move Less to Other Countries
Despite International recognition is key to many successful academic careers, female researchers are less internationally mobile than their male counterparts, according to...
Elephants Prefer Paths to Their Favourite Food
As human-elephant conflict continues to rise in many countries, a new study in Kenya has shed light on bringing down the conflicts....
