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University farm to halve carbon footprint for new research project
The 映客直播 farm is to become a pioneering research station to test and accelerate climate-smart agricultural methods.
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Half of children on free school meals were not ready for school
Almost half of school pupils currently on free school meals will have started their formal education without the necessary skills to thrive, according to new research.
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Deforestation may cause over a third of heat-related deaths in tropical regions
Deforestation in tropical countries could contribute to increased deaths from heat exposure in nearby populations, new research has shown.
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Positive impact of supermarket junk food restrictions revealed
Legislation to restrict supermarket sales of foods high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) has led to a marked reduction in purchases, according to the first ever independent analysis.
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Climate crowdfunding initiative hits 拢30 million milestone
Citizens have crowdfunded 拢15 million for local green projects in just five years, with institutional investors recently committing an additional 拢16 million to an innovative funding initiative.
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World鈥檚 largest tropical peatlands revealed to be more than 40,000 years old
A peatland complex in the Congo Basin which is known to be a globally important carbon store is twice as old as previously thought, according to a new scientific study.
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Understanding heart health risks for veteran male athletes
Older male endurance athletes may be at higher risk of abnormal heart rhythms, according to a study led by the 映客直播.
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Penicillin allergy testing needed to fight antibiotic resistance
Removing incorrect penicillin allergy labels on GP records could combat antibiotic resistance and save lives, an NIHR-funded clinical trial led by the 映客直播 has found.
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Animal-inspired AI robot learns to navigate unfamiliar terrain
Researchers have developed an AI system that enables a four-legged robot to adapt its gait to different, unfamiliar terrain, just like a real animal, in what is believed to be a world first.
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Online toolkit to improve autistic children's dental health
A new, free, online support package aims to empower parents of young autistic children to look after their dental health 鈥� and reduce levels of tooth decay and surgery.