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Study sheds new light on bear baiting in early modern England
Posted on Monday 17 February 2025
Archaeologists have created a new model to help identify archaeological bear baiting assemblages in England and beyond.
New £1.2 million study investigates ways to improve emergency healthcare in rural and coastal areas
Posted on Monday 10 February 2025
In a new £1.2 million study, researchers will investigate ways to improve how urgent and emergency care could be improved for patients living in rural and coastal areas.
Musician Jamie Cullum headlines launch of CoSTAR Live Lab in Wakefield
Posted on Friday 7 February 2025
Musician Jamie Cullum headlined the official launch of CoSTAR Live Lab - a state-of-the art research and development facility based near Wakefield for the creative industries.
The early roots of carnival? Research reveals evidence of seasonal celebrations in pre-colonial Brazil
Posted on Wednesday 5 February 2025
Pre-colonial people in Brazil may have gathered in summer months to feast on migratory fish and share alcoholic drinks, a new study suggests.
Climate change impacts in African mountains are greater than previously thought
Posted on Wednesday 5 February 2025
Researchers know that mountain communities are particularly vulnerable to climate change, but there is limited understanding of climate change impacts in most African mountains due to lack of data. This might be surprising given that around 288 million people live in Africa mountain regions.
Insider account of unsolved 1952 London mail van robbery documented for first time
Posted on Tuesday 4 February 2025
A University of York academic has used a series of ‘forgotten’ cassette recordings to help piece together the plot behind an infamous mail van robbery from the 1950s.
London cabbies’ planning strategies could help inform future of AI
Posted on Friday 24 January 2025
Researchers have measured the thinking time of London taxi drivers - famous for their knowledge of more than 26,000 streets across the city - as part of a study into the future of AI route-mapping.
Study to inform government on impact of smartphones and social media on young people
Posted on Thursday 16 January 2025
Researchers are to look at the links between children’s mental health and smartphone and social media use as part of a Government commissioned research project.
Study explains why some osteoporosis drugs may protect against Covid-19
Posted on Tuesday 14 January 2025
Researchers have provided the molecular explanation for why some osteoporosis drugs offer protection against Covid-19.
Scientists show how sleep deprived brain permits intrusive thoughts
Posted on Wednesday 8 January 2025
A new study has shown that sleep deprivation can inhibit the brain’s ability to suppress unwanted memories and intrusive thoughts.
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