A team of over 200 researchers around the world, has today published the first digital atlas showing the dynamics of the fetal brain between 14 and 31 weeks’ gestation - a critical period of human development

Oxford researchers develop 3D printing with promise for repairing brain injuries, showing for the first time that neural cells can be 3D printed to mimic architecture of cerebral cortex

Flies neglect food and endure shocks to seek a dopamine reward

Researcher has shown for the first time that it is possible to track the progression of Parkinson’s Disease accurately using machine learning algorithms to analyse data from devices worn by patients

The Prosecutor's Fallacy (2018)

Timing intercourse around the fertile period using a urine ovulation test increased the chances of pregnancy and live birth to between 20% to 28%, compared to 18% without using urine ovulation tests

A study looking at the longer-term impact of COVID-19 has found that nearly a third of patients displayed abnormalities in multiple organs 5 months after infection

New ‘droplet battery’ could pave the way for miniature bio-integrated

Phases in Software Architecture (Architectural Pearl)

The Symbol Grounding Problem (1990) [pdf]

A gentle introduction to information geometry

Unexpected link between pure mathematics and genetics

Researchers analysed existing studies looking at the effects of both indoor and outdoor air pollution across the life course, and found evidence that exposure to air pollutants may lead to depression…

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine as a second dose generates high immune response in young people

New study sheds light on the origin of animals

A new cohort study has provided compelling evidence that quitting smoking can lead to improved mental health outcomes among people with and without mental health disorders, alleviating concerns raised by both clinicians and smokers.

Ancient Carthaginians did sacrifice their children (2014)

Alcohol consumption increases the risks of over 60 diseases in Chinese men, including many diseases not previously linked to alcohol

Artificial neurons mimic complex brain abilities for next-generation AI computing

Online consumers at risk from ‘intelligent’ price manipulation: Oxford and Imperial experts

Basic Physics of Rowing (2007)

Baseball and basketball players who peak early, die early

Research suggests that environmental factors such as weather conditions and seasonal patterns can play a significant role in shaping listener preferences and choices, potentially impacting a song's success in the market

‘Spectacular’ new find: Roman military camps in desert found by Oxford archaeologists using Google Earth

New study shows that tubes made from natural silk produced by spiders and silkworms offer a promising way to repair large gap nerve injuries

Having the genetics of a night owl protects night shift workers against sleep loss

Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of breast cancer

Researchers have shown that 18.4% of the general UK population report that certain sounds, such as loud chewing, and repetitive sniffing, cause a significant problem in their lives

Study shows viewing self-harm images online and in social media usually causes harm

New research shows how cultural transmission shapes the evolution of music

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