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First vaccine for ovarian cancer – what we know so far

The jab is being developed in the UK.

The Independent UK

World’s first vaccine for ovarian cancer ‘could wipe out the disease’

The hope is the jab could be given to all women preventatively on the NHS to eliminate the disease, which is the sixth most common cancer in women.

The Independent UK

World-first ovarian cancer vaccine being developed in UK

‘A few decades ago the idea of a cancer vaccine was science fiction’ – but it is now becoming more of a reality, says Dr Claire Bromley from Cancer Research UK

The Independent UK

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New schizophrenia drug ‘could change the lives of millions of people’

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Cobenfy, which is owned by pharmaceutical firm Bristol Myers Squibb.

The Independent UK

James Webb telescope spots rare 'missing link' galaxy at the dawn of time

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted a rare galaxy at the dawn of time that may be a "missing link" between the oldest generation of stars and the ones we see near Earth.

LiveScience

Who will be the next Oxford University chancellor? The frontrunners – and the ‘anti-woke’ outsider

Around 250,000 university staff and alumni will vote in the election next month after the current chancellor, Chris Patten, announced his retirement

The Independent UK

Vaccine hope for one in 400 people with genetic disorder that increases cancer risk

People with the condition have a higher risk of developing cancers of the bowel, womb and ovaries

The Independent UK

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Concussion risks are outweighed by benefits of amateur sport, study finds

Surprise results have been published after analysis of 15,000 individuals, but the study’s authors stress that the risks in professional sport are very different

The Guardian - UK

The new climate stripes? How creativity can inspire environmental action

Without context, vast numbers are meaningless. Data can be incredibly dry, abstract and difficult to visualise. But sometimes scientists find clever ways of presenting complex information in creative, eye-catching and more tangible forms.

The Conversation

New online therapies could help at least twice number of people recover from anxiety

Exclusive: Four internet treatments developed by University of Oxford will be rolled out across NHS trusts

The Guardian - UK

How is new malaria vaccine drive working in West Africa?

How does the new R21/Matrix-M vaccine work and where is it being administered?

Al Jazeera

Andrew Garfield's girlfriend is a 'professional witch'. Here's what that means...

From cleansing chakras to making seduction potions on TikTok, Andrew Garfield’s girlfriend Dr Kate Tomas is a celebrity in the mystical world

Evening Standard

NHS cyber security 'still at risk' ...Tech & Science Daily podcast

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Evening Standard

Can Labour repair the United Kingdom’s fragmented asylum system?

One of the challenges facing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government is reforming a costly and dysfunctional asylum system. Rob McNeil, deputy director of the Migration Observatory at the University of Oxford, spoke to FRANCE 24 on the new government’s possible next steps to address record levels of irregular migration…

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The Guardian - UK

Our global classroom: how studying the International Baccalaureate online is opening up a world of opportunity

Dmitriy Kolesnichenko and Julia Maya Moser both have their sights set on top universities – and joining an international school has given them the chance to aim high

The Independent UK

Sepsis patients ‘could get the right treatment faster, based on their genes’

Researchers hope the findings could help identify who would benefit from certain treatments and lead to the development of targeted therapies.

The Times of India

This is the key defining factor for happiness says research

India ranked 126 out of 143 countries in the 2024 Annual World Happiness Report. The report is conducted by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Individuals' own assessments of their lives determine the ranking of happiness. They took into account…

The Guardian - UK

Scientists develop glowing dye that sticks to cancer cells in breakthrough study

Experts say fluorescent dye, which spotlights tiny cancerous tissue invisible to naked eye, could reduce risk of cancer returning

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The Guardian - UK

Proteins in blood could provide early cancer warning ‘by more than seven years’

Study identifies 618 proteins linked to 19 types of cancer, which could lead to much earlier detection

Space

Ancient rocks hold proof of Earth's magnetic field. Here's why that's puzzling

Earth's ancient magnetic field appears to have had a strength similar to what we see today, and it may have protected ancient life from harmful cosmic radiation.

LiveScience

Many kids are unsure if Alexa and Siri have feelings or think like people, study finds

A small study in Scotland suggests many kids overestimate the agency and intellect of AI assistants like Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant.

Latin Times

Latinos Emerge as Prime Targets of Misinformation Leading up to Next Presidential Elections

Campaigns are increasingly targeting the largest minority in the country with misinformation, a new report says

The Guardian - UK

England brings in biodiversity rules to force builders to compensate for loss of nature

From this week, development must result in more or better natural habitat than before, in a move hailed as one of the world’s most ambitious

The Hindu

Kerala Budget 2024-25| DUK to collaborate with Oxford University, government to provide scholarships

The government supports academic collaboration between Digital University Kerala and the University of Oxford, providing scholarships and funding.

The Independent UK

Human vaccine trials begin in UK for brain swelling Nipah Virus

Nipah virus is a devastating disease that can be fatal in 75 per cent of cases

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