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Violence is contagious among members of Italian mafia groups, study shows

Violence spreads in a contagious way like a disease among members of the Italian mafia, a new study shows. Researchers...

Strong European backing for Ukraine leaves “little space” for exploitation of pro-Russian politics, study shows

Strong support for Ukraine means there is “little space” for European politicians to exploit pro-Russia foreign policy messages, a new...

Clear legal rules about the use of sperm and eggs in fertility treatment must remain to protect the vulnerable, study says

Clear legal rules outlining the use of the sperm and eggs of those who are incapacitated must remain in place...

Women and people of colour remain “invisible” as most people pick white men as their heroes, study shows

Women and people of colour remain invisible to many people in Britain and the USA as people pick white men...

New online support for farming’s “accidental counsellors”

A new resource is available for farming’s “accidental counsellors” to help them better support those within the agricultural community and...

Watercress skin care range launches as researchers explore health potential for superfood extract

It’s been named a “powerhouse” food because of its nutritional value, and now watercress is the key ingredient in a...

Major research investment into national land use transformation to help the UK achieve net zero

University of Exeter experts are working to bridge the gap between science and policy to achieve net zero as part...