“Grass ceiling” masks the educational barriers faced by rural children, study says
More should be done to break the “grass ceiling” of hidden school underachievement in rural areas, a new study warns....
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Major new project will support preservation of endangered Iraqi musical heritage for future generations
Centuries old Iraqi musical heritage - on the brink of extinction due to political unrest and assaults by ISIS -...
South West universities join forces for new regional think tank
The universities of Exeter, Plymouth and Falmouth have joined forces to launch a new initiative that will harness the region’s...
Quantum computing will radically alter the application of copyright law, study says
Quantum computing will radically transform the application of the law – challenging long-held notions of copyright, a new study says....
Collapse of Russian state entails risk of uncontrollable humanitarian disaster, study warns
A possible collapse in the Russian state may lead to an “unimaginable humanitarian disaster”, resulting from a free-for-all, with Russians...
Parsnips and trout boiled in goats milk – modern parents explore ancient fertility myths and advice
From parsnips as ancient Viagra to drinking trout boiled in goats milk – Medieval couples hoping for a baby were...
Powerful story of survivors of eye mutilation to premiere in England
The powerful story of Colombian protestors who were victims of life-changing ocular injuries will be shown in England for the...
Spaces to make-do and mend would bring new life into high streets, study says
Spaces to remake and mend clothes would bring much-needed life back into shopping centres and high streets, a new study...
Short corrective comments can help social media user to spot false information, study shows
Short and simple comments from ordinary social media users can help others online to spot fake news, a new study...