Oxford University students arrested at pro-Palestinian sit-in
University authorities called police, after pro-Palestinian protesters held a sit-in at the university vice-chancellor's office.
Fri May 24 2024
Oxford starts human testing of Nipah virus vaccine
Nipah was first identified about 25 years ago in Malaysia and has led to outbreaks in Bangladesh, India and Singapore.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Robots could soon be able to take care of these household tasks
Shopping, cleaning and cooking are all chores for which robots will soon be able to lend a helping hand to humans.
Sat Mar 18 2023
'Although not alive, I can still create art,' robot Ai-Da tells UK lawmakers
Ai-Da was created by scientists at the University of Oxford and named after British mathematician and computer pioneer Ada Lovelace.
Thu Oct 13 2022
AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine suffers a setback in nasal spray trial
The immune response measured in the blood was weaker than that from a shot-in-the-arm vaccination.
Tue Oct 11 2022
COVID-19: The significance of healthcare system resilience and robustness
This conference emphasises the importance of health sciences research and innovation.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Exclusive - AstraZeneca exploring options for COVID-19 vaccine business, exec says
AstraZeneca agreed to work with the University of Oxford on its COVID-19 shot last year despite having no prior vaccine experience.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Oxford University explores anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment
Ivermectin resulted in a reduction of virus replication in laboratory studies.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Study finds higher risks of blood clots in COVID-19 patients than in vaccinated people
Several countries have temporally suspended AstraZeneca vaccine, while Denmark stopped its rollout completely.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Oxford pauses COVID-19 vaccine study in kids, awaits more data on blood clot issues
The trial disruption is the latest blow to the vaccine, once hailed as a milestone in the fight against the pandemic.
Wed Apr 07 2021
UK Prime Minister says will 'definitely' have AstraZeneca vaccine in near future
Boris Johnson said on Wednesday that he will definitely have a COVID-19 vaccine, developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford.
Thu Mar 18 2021
With all eyes on COVID-19 vaccine, rest of AstraZeneca sees profits rising
AstraZeneca said it expected 2021 revenues to rise by a low teens percentage and core earnings of $4.75 to $5.00 per share.
Thu Feb 11 2021
Satellite images to aid elephant conservation from space
The most common technique for surveying elephant populations in savannah environments is aerial counts from manned aircraft.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Virus infection creates immunity for at least six months: Study
Infection with the virus provides at least short-term protection from re-infection.
Sat Nov 21 2020
Noraini congratulates Dr Masliza on appointment at Oxford University
Higher Education Minister Datuk Dr Noraini Ahmad today congratulated Dr Masliza Mahmod who has been appointed as Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Oxford.
Sun Jul 12 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024