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Dog population mapped in UK-first

Published
10 February 2025
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Science
Research

The UK has 4 million more dogs than previously estimated, with regional hotspots in Telford, Darlington and Harrogate, new research shows.

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Hedgerows increase soil carbon storage by 40%

Published
5 February 2025
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Environment
Research

Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland 鈥 no matter where they are in the country 鈥 says new research.

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True scope of Nord Stream pipeline leak revealed

Published
15 January 2025
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Research

A major leak of a greenhouse gas from the Nord Stream pipeline was far more significant than first realised, according to new research involving scientists from the 映客直播.

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Using AI to identify hidden heart condition

Published
6 January 2025
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News
Health
Research

Nearly 2,000 people have taken part in a groundbreaking trial that aims to help doctors identify more people at risk of developing a condition that makes them five times more likely to have a stroke.

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Speeding up new vaccine development

Published
19 December 2024
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Health
Research

A device which could help reduce new vaccine production time to less than 100 days has been granted development funding.聽

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Offering hope for people facing chronic pain

Published
17 December 2024
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Health
Science
Research

A major breakthrough in our understanding of pain has been revealed in a collaborative study, opening the door to new ways of tackling long term pain without harmful and addictive opioids.