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From The Conversation: How sodium-ion batteries could make electric cars cheaper

Robert House, Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow in the Department of Materials, discusses how shifting from lithium to sodium-ion batteries could reduce dependence on critical minerals and yield cheaper battery packs.

New research finds that reducing antibiotic usage in animal feed is not enough to combat antibiotic resistance

A new study led by the University of Oxford has found that natural evolution of antibiotic resistance genes has maintained resistance in bacteria despite a reduction in the use of antibiotics. The findings demonstrate the importance of understanding the regulatory evolution of resistance genes to strategically combat AMR. The study has been published in the Journal of the International Society for Microbial Ecology (ISME).

Ancient carbon in rocks releases as much CO2 as the world’s volcanoes

A new study led by the Department of Earth Sciences has overturned the view that natural rock weathering acts as a CO2 sink, indicating instead that this can act as a large CO2 source, rivalling that of volcanoes. The results, published today in the journal Nature, have important implications for modelling climate change scenarios.

Oxford researchers develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing brain injuries

A breakthrough technique developed by University of Oxford researchers could one day provide tailored repairs for those who suffer brain injuries. The researchers demonstrated for the first time that neural cells can be 3D printed to mimic the architecture of the cerebral cortex.

Oxford engineers to contribute to US President Biden’s $104M effort to develop transformative solutions to antibiotic resistance

Professor Harrison Steel’s group in the Department of Engineering Science, the only international member of a cross-disciplinary team led by Harvard Medical School, will scale up existing technologies and translate them to clinical use to support the global fight against antimicrobial resistance

University of Oxford named Focused Ultrasound Centre of Excellence

The Focused Ultrasound Foundation has designated the University of Oxford a Centre of Excellence in Focused Ultrasound. Oxford becomes the fifth Centre of Excellence in Europe and the eleventh worldwide. The recognition coincides with the University of Oxford’s celebration of Focused Ultrasound Day.

Prof Naismith officially takes over from Prof Sam Howison as Head of MPLS Division

Professor James H Naismith FRSC FRSB FRS FRSE FMedSci MAE has become the new Head of Oxford’s Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS) Division.

Expert Comment: Jobs will be automated, but not because of the latest Generative AI

Professor Carl-Benedikt Frey (Oxford Internet Institute & Oxford Martin School) and Professor Michael Osborne (Department of Engineering Science and co-Director, Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative) discuss the limitations of Generative AI.

New study finds that sewage release is worse for rivers than agriculture

Ahead of World Rivers Day (24 September), new research by the University of Oxford reveals that sewage discharge into rivers has a greater impact on water quality, and the animals and plants that live in rivers, than surrounding land use. This has strong implications for the state of UK rivers in light of the recent threats to weaken nutrient neutrality regulations for new housing developments. The findings have been published today in the journals Global Change Biology and Ecological Solutions and Evidence.

Researchers issue urgent call to save the world’s largest flower - Rafflesia - from extinction

An international group of scientists, including botanists at the University of Oxford’s Botanic Garden, has issued an urgent call for coordinated action to save the iconic genus Rafflesia, which contains the world’s largest flowers. This follows a new study which found that most of the 42 species are severely threatened.

Oxford ranked third most intensive science and innovation cluster in the world

Oxford has been recognised as one of the top science and innovation clusters in the world, according to new data released today from the upcoming 2023 Global Innovation Index (GII).

Radcliffe Science Library set to reopen

In February 2020 the Radcliffe Science Library (RSL) team packed up their boxes, moved their books to the VHL and closed the doors on the RSL. This was to allow a thorough refurbishment of the building. Now more than three years later they will be reopening. Read more in this article from the RSL team.

Professor Harish Bhaskaran elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Engineering

Professor Bhaskaran (Department of Materials) was elected because of his exceptional contribution to the field of applied nanomaterials and advanced nanoscale engineering.

Major boost for Oxford University's battery research

Two MPLS projects have received a major funding boost from the Faraday Institution, the UK’s flagship institute for electrochemical energy storage research. The funding is part of a £19 million investment to support key battery research projects that have the potential to deliver significant beneficial impact for the UK.

Tree planted at Begbroke Science Park to mark structural completion of new University science buildings

The new buildings will provide highly flexible new office and laboratory space, almost doubling the Science Park’s usable internal area.

Replanting logged forests with diverse seedlings accelerates restoration, says Oxford study

One of the world’s biggest ecological experiments, co-led by the University of Oxford on the island of Borneo, has revealed that replanting logged tropical forests with diverse mixtures of seedlings can significantly accelerate their recovery. The findings, published today in the journal Science Advances, emphasise the importance of preserving biodiversity in pristine forests and restoring it in recovering logged forest.

From The Conversation: How weather ‘blocks’ have triggered more extreme heatwaves and floods across Europe

Professor Tim Woollings from the Department of Physics discusses the 'blocking events' that have resulted in Europe’s weather getting stuck in long periods of hot, wet or cool weather this summer.

Staff gather to celebrate MPLS winners and Sam Howison’s 4.5 years as Head of Division

A reception attended by around 100 academic and professional services staff representatives from across MPLS Division and central services was held at Linacre College this week.

From The Conversation: Asymmetrical bridges, timber towers and a repurposed gas platform: awards hail 2023’s best structures

Barbara Rossi from the Department of Engineering Science write about the 2023 Structural Awards, hosted by the Institution of Structural Engineers, a shortlist of the world’s 35 most outstanding building projects.

Professor John Cardy awarded Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Professor John Cardy, Emeritus Fellow at All Souls College, has been named as joint winner of the 2024 Breakthrough Prize. The prize recognises his profound contributions to statistical physics and quantum field theory, with diverse and far-reaching applications in different branches of physics and mathematics.

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