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Cec Thompson: The most remarkable of graduates
Cec Thompson's (Economics, 1968, Hon MA, 1994) remarkable rise on the rugby field is matched only by his achievements off it, as he pushed himself from illiteracy to graduation.
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Benefits from changes to kidney cancer drug treatment
Spacing out treatment for kidney cancer over a longer period produces fewer side effects without diminishing results.
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Planned breaks in cancer treatment benefit patients and the NHS
Planned breaks from drug treatments for kidney cancer do not have a meaningful detrimental effect on patients鈥� life expectancy or quality of life, say doctors.
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The 'hidden' science critical to economic success
Leading scientists say the UK risks being overtaken as a world leader in a key area of science and technology unless there is greater investment in research facilities and training.
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How planets may be seeded with the chemicals necessary for life
Analysis of unique "fingerprints" in light emitted from material surrounding young stars has revealed 鈥渟ignificant reservoirs鈥� of large organic molecules necessary to form the basis of life.
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Honour for 鈥榦utstanding engineering research鈥�
The Royal Society - the UK鈥檚 leading scientific academy - has awarded its prestigious Clifford Patterson Medal and Lecture to an academic who had to cut short her career after becoming terminally ill.
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Covid breathing aid - 'safe and well tolerated'
A simple electrical fan is the key component of a low-cost, easy-to-use breathing-support device designed to cope with the surge in COVID-19 cases in low to middle income countries.
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Volcanic safety valve for Earth鈥檚 long-term climate
Extensive chains of volcanoes have been responsible for both emitting and then removing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), stabilising temperatures at Earth鈥檚 surface.
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Shift鈥痑way from earthen homes 鈥榚nvironmentally damaging鈥�
Attitudes to earthen homes need鈥痶o change to prevent millions of them being replaced by buildings made from more environmentally-damaging materials, scientists warn.鈥�
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'Cleaner' catalytic converter to be developed in partnership with industry
A new synthetic material that accelerates the removal of harmful nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide from engine fumes is to be tested in a prototype catalytic converter.