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Lightning sparks new source of climate data, 100 years later

The discovery by weather and climate scientists used pre-Second World War data records from Australia and Scotland
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Lab-grown meat and insects on the menu for young adults

New research from the 色狗导航 shows that younger age groups are significantly more likely to be open to the idea of eating lab-grown meat, or insects, than older people.

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Children鈥檚 packaging workshop a success

Children do 鈥渇un, easy, and interesting鈥 activities to learn about how to dispose of food packaging sustainably.

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Consumers need more guidance on food packaging disposal

Surveys of consumers in Poland and Spain show that a lack of knowledge about food packaging symbols is hindering effective disposal practices.

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Trust in food authorities falls after Covid-19

As the world recovers from the Covid-19 crisis, research shows that trust in food authorities has fallen.

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Open Day kickstarts museum research collaboration

The Research Open Day was held last month to launch the first phase of a long-term research collaboration.
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Primary foreign language teachers to get digital development

ESRC funds 色狗导航 to improve the language and teaching skills of primary educators.
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Gut research funding to improve health via food

Reading is one of six publicly-funded hubs for diet and health research and innovation.
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Wine forecast: Britain could be Chardonnay champions by 2050

Over one-fifth听of the UK may have suitable weather by mid-Century to grow Chardonnay grapes for still wines.


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History of chocolate to be investigated at University

The study will delve into how the confectionery changed the world
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Fungi in sink drains act as 鈥榬eservoirs for mould鈥

Sinks and P-traps are home to a surprising number of fungal organisms.

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Travel drop aided lockdown methane surge, study finds

Reduced transport emissions led to lower levels of a chemical that acts like a detergent to remove methane from the atmosphere
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Hydrogen-based economy could prevent carbon emissions

Hydrogen听has no direct greenhouse effect but is an indirect climate gas
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Thames mussel studies 60 years apart show nature decline

An 80-year-old Reading zoologist鈥檚 research from almost six decades ago has played a significant role in a 鈥榲ery worrying鈥 discovery
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Live snake-worship bite accident highlights need for change

A man in rural India suffered a life-threatening snakebite at a local temple, highlighting the need for education
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Travel drop aided lockdown methane surge, study finds

Reduced transport emissions led to lower levels of another gas that acts like a detergent to remove methane from the atmosphere
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Take climate-changing aerosols seriously, scientists say

The regional impacts caused by aerosol pollution must be considered in future plans to mitigate the effects of climate change
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Salt more important than temperatures in sea ice formation

When polar seas freeze and ice forms, it is not only due to cold air chilling the surface of the water.听
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Reading researchers among most influential in the world

Five Reading researchers have been named among the most cited in the world
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'More intense hurricanes form rapidly due to climate change'

The human-caused phenomenon poses a huge challenge to weather forecasters听
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Packaging workshop prepares children for eco-conscious life

Children take part in workshops on sustainable disposal of food packaging.

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Heating dilemma means less fruit and veg consumed - study

People who use pre-payment meters are more likely to use food banks, research shows
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Meditating Trump might benefit environment 鈥 study

People who are individualistic are less likely to look after the environment, researchers who examined the link between ego and the environment have found
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Air pollution threatens natural pest control

Controlling aphids with parasitic wasps is more difficult in polluted environments.
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Eat apples and drink tea for good health

First nutritional guideline of its kind says an apple a day really can keep the doctor away.
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Obesity in Malaysia targeted at personalised nutrition event

The 色狗导航 was joined by Malaysian VIPs to discuss nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics for public health.
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San Marino hospital links help Alzheimer鈥檚 researchers

Seminar highlights clinical research collaboration with San Marino

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Heatwaves compound the effects of pandemic and war

The Lancet Countdown 2022 lays out health impacts of climate change
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Tree rings offer insight into devastating radiation storms

The storms occur once around every 1,000 years
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Insects affect electric fields in the atmosphere - study

Researchers measured the atmospheric electricity of a swarm of honeybees in flight
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Maths models may give policy makers major headache

Models that predict policy-driving scenarios - such as how a new pandemic might spread - may be too complex and delivering 鈥榳rong鈥 answers
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Partnership to tackle young people鈥檚 mental health

The Reading-Oxford partnership has received 拢35.4m in funding for mental and brain health.
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From farm to fork, food sector training gets a revamp

A first-of-its-kind pan-European assessment process for all professional education and training programmes within the agrifood system is launching today.
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Reading to host DSA 2023 conference

The Development Studies Association鈥檚 (DSA) annual conference in 2023 will take place at the 色狗导航 from 28 to 30 June.
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Releasing charge from UAVs can change water drops - study

Scientists from the 色狗导航 used UAVs to carry out the first-of-its-kind research
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Partnership with Met Office will further climate research

A renewed partnership with the Met Office will help to understand the increasing impacts of extreme weather and climate change.
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Supermarkets a 'spiderweb' of sensory experiences

Bright lights, loud noises, strong smells and changing temperatures can lead to sensory overload in supermarkets.
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Empowering communities to inform social change with research

Communities in Reading and Slough set benefit from a new approach to community-led research
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Powerful hurricanes get second wind in Europe

Stronger hurricanes that are reenergised by jet stream winds are twice as likely to cross the Atlantic and wreak havoc in Europe than weaker ones, new research has found.

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Widening participation in STEM requires an attitude change

Students rule themselves out of, or in to, STEM disciplines, based on stereotyped views of what makes a typical student, a new study has found.

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Political songs concert showcases 420 years of protest music

The rich and centuries-long history of protest songs, in England, will be showcased this week.
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Innovative maths programme hosted at Reading

International scientists are meeting at the 色狗导航 this month for the inaugural Isaac Newton Institute Satellite Programme.
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Stone Age Brits loved porridge for breakfast too

People living in Britain thousands of years ago combined cereals and milk in cooking pots, archaeologists have found, suggesting they may have enjoyed the same hot porridge breakfasts as their modern-day descendants.

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Times Higher Education Awards shortlist

The 色狗导航 is shortlisted in two categories for this year's听, announced recently (1 September).

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Fossil discovery could be rare complete dinosaur skeleton

The exposed fossil of the hadrosaur is protruding from a hillside in Canada
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Anglo-Saxon monastery was important trade hub

Those living in the 8th century monastery used the neighbouring Thames to its advantage, archaeologists have found
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Climate change could leave farmers short of hay feed

New听analysis听points to spring hay decline听in southern England听of up to 50% by 2080

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How Atlantic air alters India鈥檚 food and water supply

Winter rain and snow in the western Himalayas could vary by almost 50%, due to effects from atmospheric conditions in the North Atlantic
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Arctic flights to shed light on sea ice and storms link

Scientists are flying through Arctic storms to study how they impact sea ice, and vice versa
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Driest ever July edges England towards drought

Reading鈥檚 driest July in more than a century has capped the second driest start to a calendar year since WWII
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England鈥檚 lost queen: new hunt for clues at Saxon abbey

Archaeologists and students have begun excavating the former site of a Berkshire monastery as a new field school gets under way
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Major mathematical modelling conference comes to campus

The University hosted the high-profile Mathematical Models in Ecology and Evolution (MMEE) conference.
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Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety and depression

Researchers at Reading have found that taking high-dose Vitamin B6 tablets can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.
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Bees boost crops and could steady food prices

New research shows that insect pollination reduces variability in crop yields as well as improving them
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Education system 鈥榥eglecting the importance of plants鈥

New research has warned that reduced teaching of basic plant science means people are disconnected with the botanical world
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Llama antibody research at Royal Society science showcase

An interactive exhibition will explain how llama antibodies could help treat diseases from Covid-19 to cancer in future
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Dwoskin Project makes finals of Digital Preservation Awards

A project preserving the legacy of Stephen Dwoskin is a Digital Preservation Awards 2022 finalist.

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Fewer animal tests by Reading scientists in 2021

The University has published its official statistics for animal research procedures carried out in 2021.
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The secret lives of mites in the skin of our faces

First ever full study of the DNA of Demodex folliculorum mites reveals bizarre evolution and mating habits
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Food taxes could help net-zero targets, study shows

Combined carbon and health taxes on food products could significantly contribute to net-zero targets, while improving the quality of diets, a new study听shows.

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Food production at risk from water demand uncertainty

Estimates of the volume of water needed for agriculture worldwide are 鈥榰nreliable鈥, new research has shown

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Attractive houseplants give biggest well-being boost

Research finds that lush, healthy plants are most beneficial for well-being in homes and office, while neglected plants are worse than none at all
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Tribute to LEAF CEO Caroline Drummond

Professor Carol Wagstaff, Research Dean for Agriculture, Food and Health pays tribute to Caroline Drummond, CEO of LEAF
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Food experts contribute to Berkshire Public Health report

A new Berkshire public health report includes expertise from food and nutrition, and crop science researchers.
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Greta Thunberg wraps warming stripes on cover of new book

A new book by climate activist Greta Thunberg will feature warming stripes created by Professor Ed Hawkins on its cover.

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Risks for political parties of 'Red Wall' preoccupation

Research highlights electoral and policy significance of growing economic divide between graduates and non-graduates

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Secret of disordered smell found

Researchers have discovered the secrets of why certain food and drinks smell (and likely taste) disgusting to people with parosmia.
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Indian snakebite victims benefit from insurance cover

Campaign sees Indian snakebite victims who can鈥檛 afford treatments to benefit from confirmed health insurance coverage.

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鈥楳oth motorways鈥 could help resist climate change impact

Moths struggling to move north to adapt to climate change in the UK could be assisted by targeted habitat restoration to give them a smoother journey

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Hunga Tonga volcano created biggest explosion on record

New research confirms the Hunga Tonga volcano eruption in January 2022 was the biggest explosion ever recorded in the atmosphere
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Make bioactives part of dietary guidelines, experts say

Bioactives should be included in dietary guidelines to promote health, said leading experts at a conference hosted by the 色狗导航.

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Linguist received top social science honour

A linguist at the 色狗导航 who has contributed research in areas of health communication, digital literacies, and language and creativity has been made a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.

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Automated nutrition app can help healthier diet

People could benefit from fully automated personal nutritional advice, as a new research paper shows that an app improved healthy diet in clinical trials.

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New research funding to boost healthy UK diets

Researchers at the 色狗导航 will benefit from a share of 拢14m of grant funding to improve the healthiness of UK diets.

#PlanetPartners
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Climate advisors for schools in new education scheme

New scheme is part of DfE national strategy and will make expert knowledge available to schools

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Less than half of European consumers trust the food system

A new pan-European study of more than 20,000 consumers reveals that less than half of consumers have confidence in the food sector, with just a third believing that the food they eat is sustainable.

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Volunteers collate largest UK apple and pear catalogue

Budding citizen scientists have helped to identify the largest ever DNA catalogue of apple and pear varieties across the UK.

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Virtual tech helps teach sustainable practices

Would-be farmers will be able to learn new agri-technologies on a new content pack for the popular Farming Simulator 22 game released on 19 April, thanks in part to help from the 色狗导航.

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Dengue test shows new hope for low-cost diagnostics

New research paper shows clinical sensitivity on par with lab-based testing

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Alzheimer鈥檚 brain barrier damage theory proposed

New theory argues damage to a protective barrier that allows fatty substances to build up in the brain is the determining cause of Alzheimer's Disease
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New climate action resources hub for Brazil

A new website designed at the 色狗导航 puts climate resources in the hands of decision-makers in Brazil
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Radiation detectors could aid archaeological discoveries

Gamma radiation detectors used at nuclear power plants could help archaeologists identify underground objects
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Racism goes unchallenged as students 鈥榚motionally detach鈥

Minority ethnic students are reporting a trend of emotional detachment from racism experienced during their university experience, new research has found.

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Ozone may be heating the planet more than we realise

Ozone in the upper and lower atmosphere found to have weakened one of Earth's main cooling mechanisms
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How can we improve biodiversity monitoring in Europe?

An initial policy report on biodiversity monitoring has concluded Europe faces challenges around coordination, resources and targets
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Biodiversity loss has knock-on effects on global markets

Pollinator declines in countries with smaller, developing economies can have huge impacts on more developed economies around the world, new research has shown
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Rescued Victorian rainfall data smashes former records

A superhuman effort by volunteers has resulted in 5.2 million rainfall observations being added to the national record
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Flood roadmap sets out vision to predict and manage risk

A report bringing together more than 100 experts sets out how models and data can reduce flood risk across the UK
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Creative Entrepreneur boosts innovation in arts research

A Creative Entrepreneur in Residence will help drive innovation in arts and humanities disciplines.

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Major Europe climate driver shows natural variability

North Atlantic ocean currents, which have a major influence on UK severe weather, may have been more stable in recent decades than feared
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Higher risk of temperature-related death above 2°C warming

The number of deaths directly linked to high temperatures in England and Wales will increase by 42% if temperatures rise by 22掳C, a new study has found

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Creating new diets to feed healthy old age

New UKRI-funded research network led by 色狗导航 to co-create healthy, affordable foods and diets for older people

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Outdated soil definition at root of environmental concerns

New paper argues soil should be redefined to include plant roots, to unlock new discoveries and conservation approaches
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Development and peace in uncertain times

New UK aid funded research will be presented at the World Bank Fragility Forum this week
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Air pollution change linked with Europe/Asia extreme weather

Increases in air pollution in Asia, and cuts in Europe, had a stronger impact than expected on summer extremes in different regions of the world
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Darwinian theory of gradual process explained

Large and abrupt evolutionary changes are compatible with the Darwinian theory of gradual evolution, according to a new paper published today.
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Helping give communities a voice in planning

A new national project to give communities a better voice in the planning process launches today in Reading.
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Latest climate stripes show impacts worldwide

The climate stripes are back with an added stripe and in a new form combining more than 200 countries into one stark image
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Award for project rescuing Roman history from riverbed

Archaeology project considering what a large haul of Roman items found on a riverbed tell us about Roman beliefs and rituals wins Current Archaeology award
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Drug delivery professor wins pharma innovation award

A 色狗导航 researcher whose work on new forms of drug delivery using sticky and slippery materials has won a prestigious award from the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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Volunteers needed to solve pollination mystery

A new citizen science project will investigate whether pollinator activity and fruit tree flowering times remain in sync under climate change
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Personalised nutrition approach to Malaysian health problems

The current 'one-size-fits-all' approach to nutrition must be replaced with a tailored approach to combat health problems in Malaysia, say scientists
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Cyclone Emnati flood forecasts guide Madagascar aid response

Reading scientists and partners are producing forecast analysis reports to guide UK government aid efforts in Madagascar
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Turing Network grant aids Reading data science and AI

The 色狗导航 has been awarded a Turing Network Development Award by the Turing Institute for the first time

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Weather and climate masterclasses led by Reading scientists

Three masterclasses on weather and climate forecasting will be presented in partnership with RMetS
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Covid tip of iceberg for farmer mental health

Farmers鈥 mental health was already at a critical point prior to Covid-19, which widened existing cracks in support according to new research.
#CreativeSparks
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Untold stories of women in typeface design revealed

Women in Type project highlights the important contribution of women to the production of world-famous typefaces used by millions
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Black Death mortality less widespread than thought

New archaeology research suggests while the Plague devastated some parts of Europe, others were relatively unaffected

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Wider-reaching landscape solutions needed to reach net zero

A wider range of experts is needed to make landscape management decisions if the UK is to reach climate targets such as net zero, a new report warns
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Air pollution reduces pollination by confusing bees

Common air pollutants may be reducing the pollinating abilities of insects by preventing them from sniffing out crops and wildflowers, new research has shown
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Chemical pollution has passed safe limits, study finds

The amount of chemical pollution in the environment has surpassed the level at which global ecosystems can cope, a new report has concluded.
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Nutrigenetics project tackling Malaysia鈥檚 obesity crisis

Vulnerable members of society in Malaysia will benefit from new government-partnered research, seeking to reduce premature deaths
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