People’s brain activity shows their political affiliation while buying food, study shows
People’s political affiliation can be shown in their brain activity when they carry out mundane chores such as buying food,...
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Climate change and globalisation raise risks from crop pests
Climate change and globalisation are driving a surge in threats to crops from insects and mites, researchers say. Rising temperatures...
Educational psychologists experiencing high levels of stress and burnout, survey shows
Many educational psychologists are experiencing high levels of occupational stress and burnout, a new survey shows. Poor levels of wellbeing...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Prestigious honour for the University of Exeter’s Community Law Clinic
The team behind the University of Exeter’s Community Law Clinic – which provides crucial free access to justice – have...