Penalties, corruption and legislation are failing to deter harmful gas flaring in Nigeria, study shows
Legislation is failing to end gas flaring in Nigeria which is harming the environment and people’s health, a new study...
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Medieval doctors thought fertility suddenly ended rather than slowly declining with age, study shows
Medieval doctors saw fertility as having a cut-off point rather than slowly declining with age, ancient medical texts show Male...
New research finds that social group values are most readable in the way we write
Analysing the style of language used by social groups could offer insight into their values and principles that goes beyond...
Chinese Communist Party zero-covid “volunteers” have suffered from stress and anxiety, study shows
“Volunteers” tasked with enforcing the Chinese Communist Party’s zero-covid policies have suffered from stress and anxiety, a new study shows....
Scientists turn to astrophysics to measure body clock in hospital patients
An interdisciplinary team led by University of Manchester scientists has adapted a technique originally developed to analyse data from stars...
Sir Michael Barber to chair work to improve life prospects across the South-West
Sir Michael Barber, a world-renowned expert on government delivery, will chair the newly created South-West Social Mobility Commission. The Commission’s...
Arts and humanities vital in national crises concludes COVID‐19 pandemic report
A comprehensive UK report assessing the contribution of arts and humanities research during the COVID‐19 pandemic has revealed a deep...
Children and young people need lessons in building strong relationships to counteract negative role models and “Disneyfied” portrayals of love, experts say
Children should get lessons in school on how to build strong relationships to counteract negative role models and any “Disneyfied”...
Ultra-strong ‘threads’ made of proteins help tiny organisms live in boiling acid
Scientists have discovered a new chain-like structure that helps single-celled organisms survive in the sulfur-rich hot acid springs of Yellowstone National Park...