New analysis shows “staggering” increase in persistent school absence among pupils
New analysis shows the “staggering” increase in persistent absence from schools across the country following the coronavirus pandemic. The research...
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Governments should act now to stop the growing civilian involvement on the digital battlefield, study warns
Governments should act now to stop the growing involvement of civilians in the digital battlefield – actions which can expose...
Toxic ideas online are spreading and growing through the use of irony, analysis shows
Irony has become a medium for the spread of toxic ideas online, new analysis shows. The use of irony is...
Pioneering research into sensor technology could help identify households at increased risk of mould
A new approach to monitoring conditions inside homes could enable landlords and property managers to make swift interventions in households...
Innovative home blood testing service wins coveted Impact Award
An innovative new service developed in Exeter which allows people to take blood tests at home has won a prestigious...
Archaeological dig at National Trust estate finds array of historical artefacts
Prehistoric flints, medieval pottery and a coin dating from the 13th century have been among the finds of an archaeological...
Research challenges current thinking on the genetic causes of very early menopause
The genetic causes of very early menopause will have to be reconsidered after researchers found that nearly all women who...
Current conservation policies risk damaging global biodiversity, researchers argue
‘Green’ farming policies may accelerate global biodiversity loss, two leading academics have warned. Rewilding, organic farming and the so-called...
Digital twinning network launched after securing £3m funding
A new research network to help transform the UK’s capabilities in digital twinning will be established with £3m of funding...