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AI-led weather forecasting systems for Africa

Dr Shruti Nath has been appointed Research Lead at the community-driven African research institute, AfriClimate AI. This partnership brings together expertise in AI weather forecasting, climate science, and operational meteorology.

Artist's illustration of the protocol created by AI (Google Gemini).

Quantum memory sharpens precision measurements

A new sensing technique developed by researchers at the University of Oxford and Imperial College London uses a quantum memory to sort light into precise temporal patterns, achieving record-breaking precision enhancement in optical frequency measurement.

Artist's impression of X-ray Magnetic Vector Chronoscopy

New X-ray technique ‘films’ magnetic waves in 3D

Researchers from the University of Oxford, Diamond Light Source, and ShanghaiTech University have developed an advanced X-ray method that, for the first time, enables scientists to observe the complete three-dimensional motion of magnetic waves.

Ramin Golestanian

Professor Ramin Golestanian elected Fellow of the Royal Society

Professor Ramin Golestanian has been elected Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his pioneering contributions to the development of the field of active matter.

Image of active nematic fluid (in detailed blue and red) with passive liquid substrate (in less detailed blue and red). Text between them with arrows says 'Frictional coupling'

New findings into fluid dynamics inside living matter

A new study reveals turbulent flows generated by living matter are 'filtered' out by neighbouring fluids, posing implications for how scientists measure forces in cells and tissues.

Professor Daniela Bortoletto in conversation with Mark Thomson, Director-General, CERN

In conversation: what's next for CERN

Head of Particle Physics, Professor Daniela Bortoletto, talks to Oxford alumnus Mark Thomson, CERN Director-General, about what is in store for CERN as it prepares for a major upgrade that will take 4 years.

Dr Thomas Spieksma

Dr Spieksma awarded IDA thesis prize

Dr Thomas Spieksma has been awarded the Instrument Centre for Danish Astrophysics (IDA) PhD Prize; the prize is awarded annually to the most scientifically outstanding PhD thesis defended at a Danish university within astronomy and astrophysics.

Dr Rui Song

Coal pollution cuts solar power output

New research led by the University of Oxford and University College London (UCL) has revealed that pollution from coal-fired power plants is significantly reducing the energy output of solar photovoltaic (solar PV) installations.

From left to right: James Dodd, Professor John Wheater and Jack Paton

Obituary: James Dodd

James E Dodd 1952-2026

Globular cluster M80

Gravitational waves reveal secrets of biggest black holes

The most massive black holes in the Universe detected by the ripples they make in space time were not born directly from collapsing stars, according to a new study.

An image of students ascending metal staircase at RAL.

Big Data: ATLAS continues award-winning work

A programme that lets sixth-form students analyse real data from CERN's Large Hadron Collider has secured further funding to expand its reach into more UK schools.

Single atom in ion trap

Oxford team achieves first-ever ‘quadsqueezing’ quantum interaction

Researchers at the University of Oxford have demonstrated a new type of quantum interaction using a single trapped ion.