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Dr Paul Stokes: Cognitive impairment, co-morbidity and treatment resistance: Taming the Chimera of Mood Disorders 9May
Grimy windows could be harbouring toxic pollutants 21 September 2022 Dirty windows can harbour potentially harmful pollutants under films of fatty acids from cooking emissions – and these can hang around over long periods.
Nightmares in middle age linked to dementia risk 21 September 2022 People who experience frequent bad dreams in middle age are more likely to be diagnosed with dementia later in life, according to new research.
Scientists chart 45 million years of Antarctic temperature change 20 September 2022 Molecular fossils and machine learning have enabled scientists to build the first charts of Antarctic ocean temperatures over the past 45 million years.
Scientists pinpoint brain region responsible for effortful helping behaviour 26 August 2022 Altruistic behaviour takes place in a different part of the brain to similar activity to help oneself, new research has found.
Risk of volcano catastrophe ‘a roll of the dice’, say experts 17 August 2022 The world is “woefully underprepared” for a massive volcanic eruption and likely repercussions on global supply chains, climate and food, according to experts.
Dinosaurs evolved different eye socket shapes to allow stronger bites 15 August 2022 Large dinosaur predators, such as Tyrannosaurus rex, evolved different shapes of eye sockets to better deal with high bite forces, new research has shown.
Scientists shine new light on household water inequality 08 August 2022 Research investigating water inequality within the context of sustainable development offers new approaches to help policymakers achieve water security for all.
Going (Green) for Gold: Protein Nutrition Considerations for Plant-Based Athletes 04 August 2022 A rise in plant-based athletes in elite sport prompts the question of how vegan diets can support athletes to build muscle mass and achieve success.
University of Birmingham signs licensing deal with world’s largest COVID-19 test provider 04 August 2022 The licence is for a new testing method that is just as sensitive as PCR, but faster than a lateral flow test
How do para-athletes prepare for elite sports participation? 03 August 2022 The journey of a para-athlete frequently demands commitment, resilience and resource that go beyond what might be required of a regular athlete.