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With 95% of the seabed still unexplored, there lies untapped potential that may hold the key to the planet's sustainable growth. With every mission, Nekton scientists are unearthing more; whether it is discovering new species, observing previously unseen migratory phenomena, or finding remnants of fossilised beaches from the ice age. These elusive depths not only allude to the former state of our planet, but to what the future holds too.

The revolutionary nanopore technology allows the user to conduct whole genome sequencing with handheld portable device 'MinION', at the touch of a button. From Antarctica to Brazil, and even aboard the international space station, it has broken records with biologist and NASA astronaut Kate Rubins successfully sequencing DNA in space, and has also played its part in characterising the genetic diversity of the Ebola virus in Guinea, and analysing the Zika virus in Brazil. As well as tracking viruses responsible for public health emergencies, the MinION has played its part in analysing ancient microbial mats that have survived for up to 10,000 years in the Dry Valleys, Antarctica.

Over 7000 researchers use the world-leading facilities at Diamond Light Source to study everything from medicine to memory technologies, artifact conservation and nuclear materials. Accelerating electrons to produce 'beamlines' that are 10 billion times brighter than the sun, the Synchotron enables scientists to study samples at a capacity that is 10,000 times more powerful than a traditional microscope.

Investigating alternative technologies, Oxford University spin-out First Light Fusion are at the forefront of harnessing sustainable, low-cost energy from fusion reactions. First Light's investment in 'Machine 3' is projected to be 1000 times cheaper, per joule of energy, than existing laser technology.

The Joint European Torus is collectively used by over 40 European countries, with scientists working towards generating cleaner, safer and limitless energy for future generations.

Home of the Effective Altruism movement, the Future of Humanity Institute, and Diffblue, Oxford is at the forefront of AI development. From creating systems for autonomous vehicles to looking at the ethical dilemmas of AI in real world situations, these three organisations intertwine with a shared ambition; using science, philosophy, mathematics and technology to address the complex challenges facing the human race.

By creating insects that are 'self-limiting', Oxitec harnesses the natural mating instincts of the dangerous Aedes aegypti mosquito, causing its offspring to die before adulthood. The resulting population decrease has a direct impact on preventing the spread of diseases like Zika, chikungunya, yellow fever and dengue. This approach has been hailed as the safe, sustainable alternative to existing solutions like insecticides or pesticides, which can be detrimental to the environment and other species.