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COVID recovery choices shape future climate
Posted on Friday 7 August 2020
A post-lockdown economic recovery plan that incorporates and emphasises climate-friendly choices could help significantly in the battle against global warming, according to a new study.
Scientists discover secret behind Earth’s biodiversity hotspots
Posted on Monday 3 August 2020
Researchers have discovered why the tropics and a handful of other areas across the globe have become the most biodiverse places on the planet.
Poverty is the most significant obstacle to happiness and well-being for children in England, report finds
Posted on Monday 3 August 2020
The majority of children in England are very happy with their lives, but a significant number are living in poverty and deeply unhappy, a major survey reveals
Dramatic decline in reef sharks, new global study shows
Posted on Monday 27 July 2020
Sharks are virtually absent from many of the world's coral reefs, according to a major new study involving the University of York.
Life in the pits: scientists identify the key enzyme behind BO
Posted on Monday 27 July 2020
Scientists have discovered a unique enzyme responsible for the pungent characteristic smell we call body odour or BO.
Master’s degree loan scheme boosts inclusivity, study finds
Posted on Thursday 23 July 2020
A loan scheme has enabled more graduates from disadvantaged backgrounds to progress onto studying for a masters, a major new study has found.
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