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Oxford researchers are developing an experimental Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine using the ChAdOx1 platform that could enter human trials in two to three months, depending on animal data; the DR Congo outbreak has heightened urgency and the vaccine would be used in ring vaccination, with Serum Institute of India lined up to mass-produce if successful.
The BBC spotlights Merton College Library in Oxford, a 13th-century treasure housed in a chest whose books were once chained and locked away by three key-holders. Over the centuries it evolved from a chest-based collection to a purpose-built room with early horizontal shelves, becoming one of Europe’s oldest still-functioning academic libraries. While it predates the Aztec Empire, scholars caution there’s no simple measure for the “oldest library.” Today the library remains in active use by students and is being digitally preserved, highlighting how libraries endure by balancing tradition with modern access and a sense of communal learning.
A large Oxford-led analysis combining data from around 1.64 million meat eaters and vegetarians found vegetarians have lower risks of pancreatic (21%), breast (9%), prostate (12%), kidney (28%), and multiple myeloma (31%). However, vegetarians also face nearly double the risk of esophageal cancer. Researchers caution that more work is needed to determine causality and whether meat consumption drives these differences, emphasizing that overall healthy, balanced diets matter for cancer risk.
During Oxford’s long university holidays, many of the city’s 39 colleges open guest rooms to overnight visitors, offering private quads, gardens and centuries-old dining and library spaces. Stays cost roughly £100–£175 per night for a double en-suite and can be booked via UniversityRooms.com or directly with the colleges (Brasenose, Queen’s and Christ Church are highlighted). The experience provides a rare, inside glimpse of Oxford life beyond tours, with porter lodges, dawn walks, and historic halls as the backdrop.
Winter storm dumped snow and freezing rain across northern Mississippi, causing widespread damage and outages—peaking at about 12% of customers—as well as school closures in Oxford/Lafayette County and other districts. Officials warned conditions could worsen before improving, with FEMA declaring an emergency for Mississippi and power infrastructure damaged across counties from Oxford to Natchez, creating dangerous travel and requiring days to restore service.
The Duke of Marlborough, Charles Spencer-Churchill, has been charged with three counts of non-fatal strangulation against his estranged wife, Edla Griffiths, with allegations spanning from November 2022 to May 2024, and the case is scheduled for a plea hearing in January 2025.
A man was charged after masked individuals stole a £450,000 watch and over £1 million in cryptocurrency from a vehicle in Oxford, forcing a victim to transfer funds and taking phones and valuables. Abdul Malik Cali, 24, was arrested at Heathrow and charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, with other arrests made in connection to the case.
The premiere of 'Down Cemetery Road' introduces a modern detective story set in Oxford, involving a neighborhood explosion, a missing child, and government conspiracy, with protagonist Sarah Trafford uncovering deeper secrets while navigating a web of intrigue and danger.
Oxford scientists have discovered that sleep is triggered by energy leaks in brain cell mitochondria, which act as a safety mechanism to prevent cellular damage from energy overload, providing a physical explanation for the biological need for sleep.
Researchers at the University of Oxford are using a powerful AI supercomputer to analyze large datasets from cancer patients, aiming to accelerate the development of new cancer vaccines and contribute to the Oxford Neoantigen Atlas, potentially enabling vaccine designs that were previously impossible.
The review criticizes 'My Oxford Year' for being a shallow, generic romance that fails to deliver the emotional depth it promises, feeling more like a superficial Hallmark movie than a heartfelt tearjerker, despite its attempt to explore bittersweet themes of love and loss.
My Oxford Year is a Netflix romantic comedy that follows Anna, a recent New York graduate studying at Oxford, who falls for her poetry professor Jamie amidst clichés and tropes typical of the genre, with a mix of British humor and romantic drama, set against the picturesque Oxford landscape.
My Oxford Year is a lukewarm Netflix romance set in Oxford, featuring an American student falling for a charming local, but it suffers from predictable plot twists, bland characters, and a lack of emotional depth, making it a forgettable watch.
‘My Oxford Year’ is a romantic film about a high-achieving woman from Queens spending a year at Oxford, England, who navigates a predictable love story with a prep school playboy, but struggles with flat performances and lack of chemistry, ultimately attempting to emulate ‘About Time’ but falling short.
Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months and fined £1,044 after being caught speeding in Oxford, with prior points on her license. Similarly, Zoe Wanamaker was fined and banned for speeding on the same day. Both actresses had prior points on their licenses and accepted the penalties.