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3 Sep Millions face risk of heart disease without knowing: One in three people with a high risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) over the next 10 years have not been diagnosed, according to an Oxford University study. ... >>>
1 Sep Wildlife of the Wittenham Clumps to be boosted: Northmoor Trust starts work on a four-year grassland restoration project ... >>>
20 Aug Cells in eye could help control sleep: A set of nerve cells in the eye control our levels of sleepiness according to the brightness of our surroundings, Oxford University researchers have discovered. The cells directly regulate the ... >>>
18 Aug 'Oxfordshire Wildlife Exposed' Photo Competition: Science Oxford are very excited to be hosting the Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition in November and December 2008, and to celebrate we are launching 'Oxfordshire Wildlife Exposed', ... >>>
13 Aug Double boost for chemistry: Chemistry at Oxford has been boosted by a £6 million grant for research into the mechanisms underlying chemical reactions and, separately, the award of a fellowship worth nearly £1 million. ... >>>
6 Aug Teacher discovers 'cosmic ghost': A Dutch schoolteacher has discovered a mysterious and unique astronomical object through Galaxy Zoo, a project involving a team of Oxford University scientists, which enables members of the public ... >>>
5 Aug Are you a woman looking to return to a career in science, engineering or technology?: Whether you are stuck in mid-career and looking for a change or currently out of the workplace and hoping to return to work we offer a range of services, including help with job applications and ... >>>
31 Jul Energy Extravaganza at Project Timescape!: Project Timescape launches a week of energy busting activities ... >>>
30 Jul New TV series explores wild Guyana: BBC One's Lost Land of the Jaguar sees scientists, including Oxford's Dr George McGavin, explore Guyana's unspoilt rainforests looking for rare species. The series begins tonight. ... >>>
29 Jul Space agencies continue coordination of exploration plans: Representatives of 11 science and space agencies from around the world gathered in Montréal, Canada July 10 - 12 to continue the coordination of programs to extend human and robotic presence ... >>>

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