Existing international law can help secure peace and security in outer space, study shows
World leaders should look to existing international law on the use of force to address the threat of space becoming...
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Earlier diagnosis and better care needed for ME and Long COVID patients, report finds
Significant improvement in the diagnosis and care of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and Long COVID is urgently needed across NHS and...
Scientists to model the impact of controlling Earth’s temperature by reflecting solar radiation
New research will model the risks and impact of using solar radiation modification (SRM) to build understanding of the radical process...
Pioneering new course to help teachers support children with social and emotional challenges
Experts have created a pioneering new course to help secondary school staff support children become more emotionally literate, build trusting...
Exeter expert outlines challenges to adopting AI across government
An Exeter digital economist last week appeared before the government’s Public Accounts Committee to highlight some of the issues with...
Migrating flies vital for people and nature
Buzzing insects may be seen as pests – but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major...
Science ‘storytelling’ urgently needed amid climate and biodiversity crisis
Scientists should experiment with creative ways of communicating their work to inspire action to protect the natural world, researchers say....
‘Unprecedented’ recent floods swamped by previous highs
Recent “unprecedented” floods are not exceptional if we look further into the past, new research shows. A team of scientists...
Classroom talk plays a key part in the teaching of writing, study shows
The way teachers manage classroom discussion with pupils plays a key role in the teaching of writing, a new study...