On a virtual Moon mission

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On a virtual Moon mission
Prolonged altitude training could reduce endurance New research suggests that athletes and footballers may want to limit the time they spend training at altitude to improve their performance.
South Asians have highest rate of heart disease in UK The burden of heart disease among ethnic minorities in the UK is revealed in a new report compiled by Oxford University researchers for the British Heart Foundation.
Smith School‘s World Forum explores low carbon mobility The second annual World Forum on Enterprise and the Environment is being attended by former President Mikhail Gorbachev, US Energy Secretary Steven Chu and European Commissioner Janez Potočnik.
12 new genes linked to type 2 diabetes Twelve new genes associated with type 2 diabetes have been identified in the largest study yet of the connections between differences in people’s DNA and their risk of diabetes.
‘Name a species’ competition opens The Oxford University Museum of Natural History is inviting the public to name endangered animal species, so far only recorded in Latin, as part of a new competition.

Summer science exhibits on show

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Summer science exhibits on show Scientists from Oxford University are introducing visitors to this year’s Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition to the wonders of viruses and tectonic plates.

Breast screening: balancing risk

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Breast screening: balancing risk

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