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LEGO Group Encourages Kids to Master Dream Crafting with New LEGO DREAMZzz Episodes

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group is launching the final episodes of its LEGO® DREAMZzz™ series, focusing on the concept of “dream crafting,” where children can guide and shape their dreams using creativity. A new global study reveals that only one-third … Read the full press release

Study Urges Recognition of Patients’ ‘Lived Experiences’ in Diagnosis Process

(IN BRIEF) A study led by researchers from the University of Cambridge and King’s College London highlights the importance of valuing patients’ “lived experiences” in the diagnostic process. The research, involving over 1,000 patients and clinicians, revealed that clinicians often … Read the full press release

New Study Highlights Soaring Consumer Debt Levels in UK Households

(IN BRIEF) A recent survey conducted by the University of Bristol on behalf of the abrdn Financial Fairness Trust has revealed alarming levels of consumer debt in the majority of UK households. The study found that nearly two-thirds of households … Read the full press release

Study Links Higher Consumption of Ultra-Processed Foods to Elevated Risk of Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancers

(IN BRIEF) A study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has found an association between increased consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and a higher risk of developing cancers of … Read the full press release

University of York Study Reveals General Practice Nurses Felt ‘Forgotten’ and Undervalued During Pandemic

(IN BRIEF) A University of York study has found that general practice nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic felt undervalued and “forgotten.” The study, which involved interviews and focus groups with 40 nurses in England, revealed that nurses’ input was … Read the full press release

Warwick University-Led Study Reveals Disparities in Emergency Care Wait Times for Frail and Elderly Patients in NHS Hospitals

(IN BRIEF) A recent study conducted by the University of Warwick in collaboration with the Society for Acute Medicine has exposed disparities in emergency care wait times between younger, healthier patients with straightforward medical issues and older, frailer patients with … Read the full press release

Study Reveals Evolution of Proboscidean Teeth in Response to Climate and Dietary Changes

(IN BRIEF) New research from the University of Helsinki sheds light on the evolutionary adaptations of proboscideans, including ancient relatives of modern elephants, in response to dietary changes triggered by vegetation shifts and climate variations over the last 26 million … Read the full press release

Study Reveals Undervaluation of Nature Fuels Environmental Crisis: Calls for Shift in Values and Policies

(IN BRIEF) A new study published in Nature, involving researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA), highlights the undervaluation of nature as a core aspect of the current environmental crisis. The study identifies the dominance of narrow market-based values … Read the full press release

Barclays Urges Tech Giants to Combat Growing Scams on Platforms

(IN BRIEF) A new study from Barclays reveals that 76% of UK citizens feel unsafe on social media platforms due to scams, with 87% of scams originating on tech platforms. Scams have risen by 24% in the past quarter, led … Read the full press release

Motion Camouflage: Trumpetfish’s Unique Hunting Strategy Revealed by Bristol Scientists

(IN BRIEF) University of Bristol researchers have discovered a unique hunting behavior in trumpetfish. They found that these fish use “motion camouflage” by swimming closely behind non-threatening fish, like parrotfish, to approach their prey undetected. This is the first evidence … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Researchers Make Breakthrough in Understanding Planet Formation

University of Warwick Researchers Make Breakthrough in Understanding Planet Formation

(IN BRIEF) Scientists from the University of Warwick have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of planet formation. By studying protoplanetary discs, the regions of gas and dust surrounding stars, they have uncovered a new method of planet formation … Read the full press release

New Study Shows How Plants and Bacteria Collaborate to Decrease Reliance on Chemical Fertilizers

New Study Shows How Plants and Bacteria Collaborate to Decrease Reliance on Chemical Fertilizers

(IN BRIEF) A recent study conducted by researchers from the Universities of Warwick and Justus Liebig has found that promoting the natural relationship between plants and bacteria can reduce the need for environmentally damaging fertilizers. By enhancing the symbiotic relationship … Read the full press release

Groundbreaking Whole-Body Scanning Study by UK Biobank Enters Second Phase

(IN BRIEF) UK Biobank has entered the second stage of its whole-body scanning study, where 60,000 volunteers will be re-scanned to analyze changes that have occurred since their initial scans. The study, conducted in collaboration with organizations such as the … Read the full press release

Chimpanzees’ ability to combine vocalizations might be more ancient than previously thought, study suggests

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Universities of Zurich and Warwick have found evidence that chimpanzees may possess the ability to combine vocalizations into larger communicatively meaningful structures, similar to humans. The study shows that the ability to combine words into … Read the full press release

TUM students send experiment to International Space Station to study brain cell aging

(IN BRIEF) A group of students from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an experiment to investigate the aging process of brain cells aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The experiment was launched in March aboard a Falcon … Read the full press release

University of Cambridge study finds positive outcomes for children born via third-party assisted reproduction

(IN BRIEF) A recent study by University of Cambridge researchers has found that children born by third-party assisted reproduction (e.g., egg or sperm donation or surrogacy) have no difference in psychological wellbeing or quality of family relationships compared to those … Read the full press release

Study examines moral views on rescue situations involving humans and robots

(IN BRIEF) A study by the Moralities of Intelligent Machines research group investigated people’s moral views on rescue situations, comparing human rescuers with robots specifically designed for the task. The study asked participants to decide whether to save one innocent … Read the full press release

New study highlights financial struggles of people with dementia

(IN BRIEF) A new study funded by the Alzheimer’s Society and the National Institute for Health and Care Research has found that people with dementia are being forced to reduce their use of social care and support services due to … Read the full press release

New study shows cryptocurrency investing linked to gambling-related harms

(IN BRIEF) A study by the University of Bristol and the University of East London has shown how cryptocurrency investors often suffer gambling-related harms, with online gambling outlets accepting cryptocurrency as wagers posing even greater risks. The research urges for … Read the full press release

Study identifies risk factors associated with long Covid

(IN BRIEF) New research from the University of East Anglia has found that being vaccinated against Covid-19 can halve the risk of developing long Covid. The study, which is the largest of its kind and includes more than 860,000 patients, … Read the full press release