The remains of a medieval skeleton has shown the first physical evidence that a fern plant could have been used for medicinal purposes in cases such as alopecia, dandruff and kidney stones.
Archaeology
Nov 5, 2018
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Research mapping the evolution of mosquitos against rising CO2 levels over millions of years, has suggested that more mosquito-related diseases could have consequences for future human health, as the climate continues to ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 5, 2018
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13
New research suggests we are willing to blindly trust hotel reviews when they conform to our preconceived ideas.
Economics & Business
Oct 23, 2018
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7
Scientists say there is not yet enough evidence to conclude that microplastics do or do not cause harm to the environment, following a review of more than 300 global studies.
Environment
Oct 17, 2018
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An international team of scientists, including researchers from the University of York, have published a set of guidelines for how to assess which species are most vulnerable.
Environment
Oct 12, 2018
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8
New research has suggested that Neanderthals embraced healthcare practices, such as assisting in cases of serious injury and the challenges of childbirth.
Archaeology
Oct 3, 2018
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Researchers at the University of York and the British Museum have discovered traces of opiates preserved inside a distinctive vessel dating back to the Late Bronze Age.
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 2, 2018
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278
Research carried out at the University of York has suggested that more work is needed to show that digital forensic methods are robust enough to stand-up to interrogation in a court of law.
Other
Oct 2, 2018
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7
Social housing has improved over time, and is not as negatively perceived by residents as is so often thought, a major review has revealed.
Social Sciences
Sep 25, 2018
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Scientists have discovered that moths may play a much broader role as plant pollinators than previously suspected.
Ecology
Sep 18, 2018
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