Plans to redevelop Warneford Park Hospital in Oxford have come under scrutiny over fears the project could worsen traffic congestion and air pollution. The Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Oxford have submitted proposals to “transform” the...
The University of Oxford has become the first UK university to provide institution-wide access to ChatGPT Edu, a version of OpenAI’s AI platform designed specifically for education. The rollout follows a year-long pilot and is part of a five-year partnership between...
A growing body of research suggests that replacing microglia — the brain’s resident immune cells — could one day transform the treatment of conditions ranging from rare genetic disorders to Alzheimer’s disease. In recent months, several studies have spotlighted the...
A major step forward in understanding the complex causes of autism risks being overshadowed by political controversy. At a White House event on 22 September, US President Donald Trump claimed — without convincing scientific evidence — that the painkiller acetaminophen...
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam — globally renowned as the stronghold of the one-horned rhinoceros — has now revealed another layer of its biodiversity. A newly released survey has documented an impressive 283 species of insects and spiders,...
When John Gladwin opened the cupboard under his kitchen sink one morning last year, he was shocked to find a bag of soil shredded to pieces. A few days later, a pungent, musty smell filled his flat — eerily similar to the scent of the communal bin area outside. “I...
The festive season is here, and with it comes the excitement of Garba and Dandiya nights. Choosing the right blouse is just as important as your lehenga or chaniya choli — it should be stylish, breathable, and comfortable enough to let you dance the night away. From...
Milan — The fashion world had its eyes firmly on Dario Vitale this week as he unveiled his first collection for Versace at Milan Fashion Week. Appointed chief creative officer in April, Vitale arrived with little public profile compared to his iconic predecessor...
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has confirmed that Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold off its remaining stake in the company earlier this year, calling the move a routine part of investing. In a statement on Weibo, BYD’s PR executive Li Yunfei thanked Buffett...
The US stock market has remained surprisingly resilient, brushing off tariffs, political turmoil, and weak job growth — and in the process, it may be helping to keep the economy from slipping into recession. Recent data offered an unexpectedly upbeat picture: consumer...
