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Airbus A380 arrives for cold weather testing - Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada

Thawing permafrost could release cancer-causing gas

Published
9 February 2022
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Global
Environment
Research

Thawing of permafrost due to climate change could expose the Arctic population to much greater concentrations of the cancer-causing gas Radon, a new story has found.

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Published
8 February 2022
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Industrial action 2021/22 鈥� update

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Low risk of COVID-19 spread on Underground rail

Published
8 February 2022
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Working with business
Science
Technology
Health
Coronavirus

People travelling on the London Underground and similar rail systems were at a low risk of being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19, according to computer simulations.

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Upskilling the nation鈥檚 workforce

Published
7 February 2022
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Working with business
Working with our region
University

From nursing to computer science, apprenticeships at the 映客直播 offer an alternative route into higher level qualifications.

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Published
3 February 2022
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映客直播 statement: Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)

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Crisis-hit UK cultural sector 鈥榓t a crossroads鈥�

Published
3 February 2022
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Working with business
Coronavirus
Arts & Culture
Research

New research has revealed the profound impact of COVID-19 on the UK cultural sector鈥檚 organisations, workforce and audiences.

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The number of tree species on Earth

Published
2 February 2022
Categories
Global
Environment
Research

An international team of scientists estimate that there are 14% more tree species than previously thought.