Major new archaeological excavations to trace early Islamic history in Saudi Arabia
Major new work by an international team of archaeologists will shed new light on early Islamic history in Saudi Arabia....
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Major new research centre to challenge existing perspectives on Eastern Europe and Eurasia
A major new research centre is home to experts undertaking crucial work to challenge existing perspectives on Eastern Europe and...
Genetics study leads to largescale diabetes clinical trial launch in Chinese hospitals
Scientists have refined a new way of using genetics to identify whether someone has type 1 or type 2 diabetes...
Killer whales make seaweed ‘tools’ to scratch each other’s backs
Killer whales have been seen detaching lengths of seaweed and using them to massage each other – the first evidence...
New test could save lives from deadly fungal infection which spiked during pandemic
A new lateral-flow test could one day save lives across the world through early detection of a deadly fungal disease...
New research finds pangolins in Africa hunted for food rather than illicit scales trade
One of the world’s most endangered mammals is being hunted in West Africa for the quality of its bushmeat and...
Russia using museums for ideological indoctrination about the Ukraine invasion, study shows
Russian leaders have increasingly used museums and their digital collections to show propaganda about Slavic unity and deny Ukrainian identity...
Involving communities in nature-based solutions to climate challenges leads to greater innovation, study shows
Involving communities in nature-based solutions to tackle urban climate and environmental challenges leads to innovation and multiple benefits, a study...
EU’s accession to the European Convention on Human Rights presents challenges but should not be impossible, analysis shows
Draft plans for the EU’s accession to the European Convention on Human Rights are like a “three-dimensional puzzle”, and the...