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Researchers find oldest undisputed evidence of Earth’s magnetic field

Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Research
Science
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Oxford researchers comment on the plastic waste crisis for Earth Day 2024

Environment
Expert opinion
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Plastics
Policy
Social Sciences
Sustainability
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Study shows that island bats are valuable allies for farmers

Biology
Conservation
Environment
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Research
Science
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Four ‘outstanding research leaders’ at Oxford awarded major European Research Council grants

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Research
Science
Social Sciences
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Breakthrough promises secure quantum computing at home

Innovation
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Research
Science
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More social birds are more adventurous feeders, study finds

Biology
Environment
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Research
Science
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Study finds that bees need food up to a month earlier than provided by recommended pollinator plants

Biology
Conservation
Environment
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Research
Science
Sustainability
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Dr Sara Keller receives L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Rising Talent fellowship for Engineering

Awards
Innovation
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Research
Science
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Major new project will harness AI to transform how zero-emission buildings are designed

Climate change
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Research
Sustainability
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AI ethics are ignoring children, say Oxford researchers

Artificial Intelligence
Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences
Policy
Technology

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