A groundbreaking study has shed light on the intricate ways hummingbirds manage their energy reserves through a phenomenon known as torpor. Unlike hibernation, torpor is a reversible, energy-saving state that allows these tiny birds to survive periods without food....
Scientists at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have made a groundbreaking discovery of a new type of brain cell that plays a key role in humans' ability to recognize and remember objects. The findings, published this week in Nature Communications, could offer...
Four universities are set to receive £1m each to carry our research into motor neurone disease (MND) thanks to a charity set up by late rugby player Doddie Weir. The My Name'5 Doddie Foundation said the money would go towards an "open science framework" so findings...
An Oxford college wants to commemorate all those connected to it who died in World War One, irrespective of the country they died fighting for. The Queen's College currently has 121 names on its World War One memorial but that omits those who did not fight for British...
As the annual boat race season heats up, teams from across the region are gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of the year, with competitors determined to claim victory. For many teams, the goal is simple: finish first. The prestigious race, which spans...
In an unusual turn of events, a university building was temporarily closed this week after a seagull was caught repeatedly dropping rocks onto its roof, causing significant damage. The incident occurred at Seaview University, where staff and students reported hearing...
Olympic hero Sir Mo Farah, journalist Clive Myrie and the former prime minister of New Zealand, Dame Jacinda Arden, will receive honorary degrees from the University of Oxford. Sir Mo is among nine recipients who will be honoured by the university at a special...
A new study has found that anaemia during pregnancy may significantly increase the risk of heart disease in newborns, raising concerns about maternal health and its long-term impacts on children. Researchers from the University of Cambridge analyzed medical records of...
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has strongly condemned comments made by Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet, who recently referred to Canada as an "artificial country." The remarks, made during a political rally in Quebec, have drawn widespread criticism from...
Farmers in northern Mexico are battling an intensifying drought while facing a growing dispute over water resources with the United States. The crisis is putting immense pressure on rural communities already struggling to maintain their crops and livestock. The...
