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Photosynthesis Gene Could Help Crops Grow in Adverse Conditions
A gene that helps plants to remain healthy during times of stress has been identified by researchers at Oxford University. Its presence helps plants to tolerate environmental pressures like drought... -
The London Tube strike 'brought economic benefits for workers'
New analysis of the London Tube strike in February 2014 finds that it enabled a sizeable fraction of commuters to find better routes to work, and actually produced a net economic benefit due... -
Oxford Open Doors 2015
Local people and visitors will have the chance to explore hidden corners of Oxford at this year's Open Doors weekend, as buildings around the city are opened to the public. -
The effects of a 'two-speed Britain' in internet access
A detailed academic study into internet access reveals the gap between urban and rural broadband speeds, which it says risks damaging business, adds to farming costs, and could be driving young... -
National Trust and Oxford University form unique ‘knowledge sharing’ partnership
The National Trust and Oxford University are teaming up in a bid to improve the visitor experience at historic properties in London and the South East of England. -
Learning from nature’s silky skills
Why have we never been able to manufacture fibres as strong and tough as the silks spun by silkworms and spiders?A research team from the University of Oxford and the College of William and Mary,... -
Mapping the world’s economies
The fourth Global Conference on Economic Geography 2015, the world’s biggest economic geography conference, started yesterday (19 August) at Oxford’s Exam Schools. -
Biotech spin-out to be sold for $160 million
US company to acquire pioneering GM insect control spin-out -
Ebola drug triallist advocates international cooperation to beat the next outbreak
A team that set up a clinical trial of a drug in record time as part of efforts to beat Ebola say that researchers, health authorities and the UN need research to be planned in to the response at...