Science & Technology
Stay up to date with the latest in technology and innovation, including gadgets, apps, digital developments, scientific breakthroughs, and life sciences research across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
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Oxbotica completes first driverless car test on open publicly-accessible roads
The all-electric AppliedEV vehicle, driven by Oxbotica, operated in Oxford with no onboard driver, marking the next step in commercialising AV technology.
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Bicester’s EZ-Charge technology to underpin new EV charging network in Malaysia
The company has entered into a formal MoU with a Malaysian subsidiary of the global corporation MW Group – for its advanced electric car charging units to be manufactured, installed and operated in-market, under licence.
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First Oxbridge spin-out takes new R&D space at Wood Centre for Innovation
Helio Display Materials, the first joint Oxford and Cambridge university spin-out is creating a new generation of brighter, more colourful displays that use significantly less power.
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Electric Assisted Vehicles EAV completes funding round to scale up production
The Oxfordshire-based eCargo and urban micro-mobility manufacturer will use the funds to accelerate growth plans based on rising market demand.
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Oxford Uni develops test that can identify cancer and if it has spread
The study analysed samples from 300 patients with non-specific but concerning symptoms of cancer, and their results show that cancer was correctly detected in 19 out of every 20 patients with cancer using this test.
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Oxford team publish blueprint for making millions of doses of new vaccine
The researchers believe their work could help compress vaccine development timelines to 100 days from pathogen identification to mass production and distribution.
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UK’s Defence Academy in Oxfordshire hit by damaging cyber attack
The cyber attack – possibly by Russia or China – caused “significant” damage to the academic arm of the UK’s Ministry of Defence, according to a retired high-ranking officer.
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Owen Mumford investing £14m in new state-of-the-art facility in Witney
The new building is commissioned to align with the company’s strong sustainability agenda, and is designed in accordance with the latest environmental standards to obtain BREEAM certification.
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Johnson Matthey to exit battery materials business
The company has been looking to commercialise its range of high nickel cathode materials and has been exploring strategic partnerships for the battery division it set up in 2012.
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Owen Mumford announces verified science based targets and plans for net zero
As part of its sustainability action plan, Owen Mumford has joined the Business Ambition for 1.5°c commitment and is one of the first 1000 global businesses to sign up.
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When being wrong is a good thing for science
A lot of effort is rightly directed towards building public trust in science, but in doing so, are skating over the very essence of science and how we make discoveries that affect the world?
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German-based ZF invests in Oxbotica to deploy passenger shuttles globally
In a strategic partnership agreement with Oxbotica, the global automotive technology company will take a seat on the company’s advisory board with a 5% share.
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Oxford Uni spin-out Brill Power launches ‘intelligent’ battery management systems
Brill Power’s breakthrough technology will transform the cost and performance of energy storage systems by increasing battery life by up to 60% and enhancing storage capacity by up to 129%.
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National Space Strategy launches from Harwell Space Cluster
The strategy sets the government’s priorities for this high-growth sector, with a vision to unlock the UK’s space industry, boost private investment, and capitalise on unique UK strengths.
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Antibody by llamas has ‘significant potential’ as COVID-19 treatment
The research, by scientists at the Rosalind Franklin Institute, has shown that nanobodies generated by llamas and camels can effectively target the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.
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Breaking-ground for National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) at Harwell
Professor Sir Peter Knight, Chair of the National Quantum Technology Programme (NQTP)’s Strategy Advisory Board, led the formal breaking-ground ceremony at the site.