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Scientists use 3D printer to make tissue-like material

British scientists have used a custom-made 3D printer to make living tissue-like material that could one day serve medical purposes, according to findings released Thursday. The material is made up of thousands of connected water droplets, encapsulated within lipid films, that can carry out some of the functions of human…

British lawmaker George Galloway quits Oxford debate after finding out his student opponent was Israeli

The outspoken MP George Galloway has sparked anger by storming out of a debate at Oxford University after he discovered his opponent was Israeli. The Respect MP for Bradford West had been due to debate the motion “Israel should withdraw immediately from the West Bank” at Oxford college Christ Church…

Suu Kyi to receive honor from Oxford University

Aung San Suu Kyi was to be awarded an honorary doctorate by Oxford University on Wednesday in the city where she studied and brought up the family she would later leave behind. The Myanmar democracy icon will be presented with an honorary doctorate in civil law at the prestigious seat…

Aung San Suu Kyi speaks of family’s ‘sacrifice’ in Britain

Aung San Suu Kyi began an emotional return to Britain Tuesday, visiting her former home of Oxford and speaking about the “sacrifice” her sons and late husband were forced to make. She was greeted at Oxford University, her alma mater, after taking part in a debate at the London School…