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Traditional legal systems ill-equipped for the fast-moving realities of climate change, study warns

Traditional legal systems around the world are increasingly ill-equipped to cope with the fast-moving impact of climate change on communities,...

Landmark UK Biobank epigenetics study will reveal impact of genes and environment on health

A major epigenetics study using samples from UK Biobank will unlock new insights into the biological basis of human health...

University of Exeter secures £6.4 million investment to expand advanced engineering, computing and defence-related skills

The University of Exeter has secured £6.4 million in Government funding to expand advanced engineering and computing education, supporting the...

Antibiotics drive resistance in waterways – even after they break down

Antibiotics continue to drive resistance to bacteria, even after they are broken down in wastewater treatment plants and discharged into...

Transition to electric vehicles in Brazil and Mexico driven by domestic politics and global pressures, study shows

Transition to electric vehicles in Brazil and Mexico has been driven by domestic politics and global pressures, a new study...

Innovative local collaboration can unlock stronger environmental protection in England, study shows

The use of digital tools and better coordination between different organisations can help the UK significantly optimise its first line...