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The permanent rise of oxygen in the Earth’s atmosphere, which fundamentally changed the subsequent nature of Earth’s habitability, occurred much later than thought, according to new research.
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UK Research and Innovation has announced a large cut to the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) as a result of the Government’s decision to reduce spending on international aid.
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Eating processed meat has been linked with an increased risk of developing dementia.
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The outstanding accomplishments of 28 staff have been recognised in the University’s Women of Achievement awards 2021.
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Lightning strikes were just as important as meteorites in creating the perfect conditions for life to emerge on Earth, geologists say.
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The first test method that can reliably measure the amount of small plastic particles released from textiles during domestic laundering has been developed by scientists.
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The à½à½AV Medieval Congress (IMC), one of the biggest academic conferences taking place online in the world this year, is to take climates as its theme.
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Glaciers in West Antarctica are moving more quickly from land into the ocean, contributing to rising global sea levels.
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The UK is investing £10 million in a new national green finance research centre that will advise lenders, investors and insurers.
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The emissions of a banned ozone-depleting gas have dropped rapidly following a previously unexpected spike.