The UK Government is currently asking people to limit non-essential contact and travel to work from home, in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. But it has not—to date—put in place a system of enforced regulation of ...
Social Sciences
Mar 18, 2020
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Climate change denialism is something that applies to more than just diehard non-believers, a UNSW Sydney researcher argues.
Environment
Feb 7, 2020
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The world around us is populated by a vast variety of things—ranging from genes and animals to atoms, particles and fields. While these can all be described by the natural sciences, it seems some can only be understood ...
Other
Jan 28, 2020
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Sometimes it helps to check the facts. You may be surprised what you find.
Ecology
Jan 8, 2020
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Edge Hill University's robot, Robbie, has become a soap fan after watching episodes of popular UK drama Emmerdale to learn about dementia.
Robotics
Feb 8, 2019
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13
No rational person would ever enter the lottery. The chance of picking the right six numbers and hitting the jackpot in the UK's Lotto is approximately one in 14m.
Economics & Business
Jan 8, 2019
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4
Through instruments such as the telescope and microscope, humans have been able to learn about organisms and the physical world they live in.
Social Sciences
Sep 5, 2017
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What's the point of smart assistants and intelligent electricity meters if people don't use them correctly? In order to cope with the energy transition, we need a combination of digital technologies and smart user behaviour ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 10, 2017
5
51
When advising on animal health and welfare, veterinarians often struggle to engage with the motivational needs of their clients. New research has shown a change is needed in how veterinarians communicate with and advise animal ...
Other
Apr 5, 2017
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Wasps have trading partners and compete for the 'best trade deals'—according to scientists from the University of Sussex.
Plants & Animals
Jan 24, 2017
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