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water level in Yangtze river - Photo by Zhonghui Yao.

Compound extreme heat and drought will hit 90% of world population – Oxford study

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A herd of African elephants walking in single file. Image credit Shutterstock.

Satellite imagery reveals that wild African elephants choose paths leading directly to their favourite food

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Oxford climate research excellence recognised by renewed Met Office partnership

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Nearly 1 in 10 young people experience physical pain and suicidality

Nearly 1 in 10 young people experience physical pain and suicidality

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The Sheldonian Theatre is a six-floor, Grade I listed building that serves as the official ceremonial hall of the University of Oxford. Image credit: Sheldonian Theatre.

Mapping the old with the new: handheld 3D scanning of Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre

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A deep reef in the Seychelles. Image credit: Nekton 2022.

New study highlights urgent need to safeguard deep reefs - one of the largest and least protected ecosystems

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Aldabra atoll west channels. Image credit: Seychelles Islands Foundation.

Big egos, lack of staff training and policy enforcement are major barriers to island conservation

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Expert Comment: Unemployment could undermine social trust in Europe

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