Chandran Kukathas: "Libertarianism: A Sceptical Critique and a Marxist Reconstruction" – Video




Chandran Kukathas: “Libertarianism: A Sceptical Critique and a Marxist Reconstruction” A lecture given by Professor Chandran Kukathas (LSE) to the Oxford Hayek Society on 26 February 2013 in Christ Church, Oxford. Continue reading

Dr. Bryan Sykes On The Today Show – Video




Dr. Bryan Sykes On The Today Show Bryan Sykes MA PhD DSc, Professor of Human Genetics at Wolfson College, Oxford. The Bigfoot DNA study headed by Oxford University professor, Bryan Sykes, received worldwide media attention when it was announced that the university was interested in taking the lead to uncovering, possibly one biggest biological discovery of our time Continue reading

Myofascial Release for Rectus Femoris and hamstrings – Video




Myofascial Release for Rectus Femoris and hamstrings John Gibbons a registered Sports Osteopath and lecturer in sports medicine is demonstrating Active release techniques (ART) or Soft tissue Release (STR) for the Rectus Femoris and Iliotibial band (IT Band). If you are interested in attending one of John's Certified Physical therapy CPD Courses at the iconic venue of Oxford University look on: www.johngibbonsbodymaster.co.ukFrom:John GibbonsViews:4 0ratingsTime:05:03More inEducation Continue reading

Global Deforestation Trends Animation © 2012 Dana Vion – Video




Global Deforestation Trends Animation 2012 Dana Vion This animation uses images from NASA (NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center) to create an animation which shows global trends in deforestation from 2000 to 2012. It is part of my masters work in zoology in the Global Field Program at Miami University, Oxford,Ohio.From:Dana VionViews:38 1ratingsTime:00:40More inMusic Continue reading

luna libration – Video




luna libration Description of the moon libration from The Oxford Dictionary: noun Astronomy an apparent or real oscillation of the moon, by which parts near the edge of the disc that are often not visible from the earth sometimes come into view. Derivatives librateFrom:PinkaPallina1Views:12 4ratingsTime:00:39More inEducation Continue reading

Internet freedom, what does that mean?

Internet facilitates freedom, but it also makes violations easier. Fundamentally, it’s all about an individual’s responsibility towards ensuring one’s freedom doesn’t interfere with other’s freedom Dr. Bob Hoekstra, former CEO of Philips Freedom is the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint and the state of not being subjected to or affected by something undesirable. Continue reading

Prestigious Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene journals join Oxford University Press

Public release date: 23-Aug-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Lizzie Shannon-Little lizzie.shannonlittle@oup.com 44-018-653-53043 Oxford University Press The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene’s two prestigious journals will join the Oxford University Press (OUP) collection in a new partnership announced between the organizations. The journals, Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and International Health, seek to promote and advance the study, control, and prevention of diseases in humans and other animals in the tropics and sub-tropics. The Society plays a leading role in increasing awareness of tropical medicine and international health issues throughout the world. Continue reading

Oxford University Press launches Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health

Public release date: 5-Jul-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Lizzie Shannon-Little lizzie.shannonlittle@oup.com 44-186-535-3043 Oxford University Press Oxford University Press (OUP) and the Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health Foundation are pleased to announce the launch of the open access journal Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health (EMPH). Continue reading

Nanotechnology business boosts Oxford Instruments' profit

June 12 – High-technology tools maker Oxford Instruments Plc said its full-year adjusted profit rose 60 percent on strong performance across its nanotechnology, industrial and services business. The company said revenue from its nanotechnology business, which represents 44 percent of total revenue, rose 26 percent to 154 million pounds ($238.87 million). Revenue from industrial products rose 28 … Continue reading

Research Makes Ultrafast Quantum Computer Concept a Reality

Researchers have taken a significant step towards the designing an ultrafast quantum computer that could operate at speeds even more mind-boggling than the world’s fastest super-computers. The research done by scientists from Simon Fraser University, Oxford University, and Berlin has been published in the latest edition of the journal Science. Till date, quantum computers are known to exist only in physicists’ concepts, and theoretical research. Continue reading