Oxford researchers just measured jets from black holes, proving they're among the universe’s most energetic phenomena. Oldest uni in the English-speaking world.
Recent cold snap in the US has caused dozens of deaths and widespread power outages, highlighting vulnerabilities to prolonged cold. Meanwhile, global warming projections show rising extreme heat risks worldwide, especially in developing nations, demanding urgent adaptation measures.
The UK government has announced significant reforms to its immigration system, including extending settlement wait times from five to 10-15 years, affecting hundreds of thousands, including children. Critics warn these changes will increase insecurity for migrant families and harm vital sectors like healthcare and social care. The proposals face opposition from unions, opposition parties, and migrant communities.
Researchers from Oxford's Newrotex have developed a silk-based nerve repair technology using spider silk from Madagascar. Preliminary tests show promising results for treating nerve damage, potentially replacing current autograft procedures. Target commercial availability is set for 2027, pending further trials.
Recent studies reveal colorectal cancer rates rising among adults under 65, driven by lifestyle, environmental factors, and gut bacteria toxins like colibactin. Breast cancer cases are projected to increase globally by 2050. New immunotherapy drugs show promise for advanced prostate and colorectal cancers. Experts emphasize early screening, healthy diets, and awareness to improve prevention and outcomes.
The 2026 World Happiness Report reveals a significant decline in life satisfaction among under-25s in Western countries, especially in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, linked to heavy social media use. Finland remains the happiest nation for the ninth year, while Costa Rica rises to fourth place. The report highlights social media's harmful effects on youth mental health, particularly among teenage girls.
Recent studies reveal dogs existed over 15,800 years ago, predating previous estimates by thousands of years. Evidence from bones in Turkey and Europe shows early dogs were widespread among hunter-gatherers, with diets similar to humans, indicating a close relationship long before agriculture.