Health
By Science Correspondent A University of Nottingham scientist has secured European funding to develop technology that could spot early brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease, potentially allowing treatment to begin before significant damage occurs. Professor Stamatios Sotiropoulos, from the university’s School of Medicine, has been awarded a 2026
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By Health Correspondent Routine eye tests could one day help identify people at risk of conditions such as heart disease, dementia and Parkinson's disease, according to new research. Scientists at the University of Manchester analysed eye scans and health records from more than 68,000 people taking part
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By Science Correspondent Scientists have found a way to monitor emperor penguins during Antarctica's dark winter for the first time, using satellite radar technology that works without sunlight. The breakthrough could help researchers better understand how emperor penguin populations are changing as climate change continues to affect Antarctic
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By Mental Health Correspondent People who drink a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie as part of their 5-a-day could see benefits to their mental wellbeing, according to new research. The study found adults who added fruit juice or smoothies to their diets alongside more
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By Ethan Cooke, Good News Post Correspondent Playing with the grandkids is a sweet affair until, suddenly, you find yourself plunged into the grass, sore legs following. Has one of the adolescent rascals pushed you over, or is it something more unfortunate? The latter, it seems. The deterioration of knee
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By Science Correspondent Scientists have developed a faster, lower-cost way to study viruses that could one day help treat infections where antibiotics no longer work. A research team at the University of Leicester has created a new method to analyse bacteriophages — viruses that infect and destroy harmful bacteria — more
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By Health Correspondent People over the age of 60 feel younger and more energised in the morning, according to new research highlighting the best time of day for wellbeing and important decisions. The study, carried out by psychologists at Nottingham Trent University, looked at 86 adults aged between 60 and
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By Science Correspondent A study led by researchers at McGill University has found that humans may favour the same types of sounds as other animal species, particularly when it comes to animal vocalisations. The findings offer new evidence that similar sensory processes across species could influence how we perceive sound
Animals
By Animals Correspondent They’re famous for raiding bins and fiddling with locks — but raccoons might actually be doing it because they’re curious, not just hungry. A new study from the University of British Columbia suggests the masked mammals enjoy solving problems even when there’s no food involved.
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By Science Correspondent A simple digital technique — including mentally playing the video game Tetris — could dramatically cut traumatic flashbacks, researchers say. In a new study published in The Lancet Psychiatry, healthcare workers who used the approach reported 10 times fewer intrusive memories after just four weeks. Six months later, 70%
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By Research Correspondent Study finds pleasant-sounding words are easier to learn and recall Why do words like harmony, melody or lullaby sound pleasing, while others feel harsh or uncomfortable? A new study from the University of Vienna suggests the answer lies not just in meaning, but in the sounds
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By Health Correspondent An international research team has found the first direct evidence that natural daylight can benefit people with type 2 diabetes more than artificial light. Metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes are increasing, partly due to modern lifestyles that disrupt the body’s natural circadian rhythm. People
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By Science Correspondent A new eye-tracking device can power itself using the energy created when a person blinks, offering a lightweight and comfortable alternative to existing systems. The technology could improve communication and mobility for people who rely on eye movements to interact with the world. Eye-tracking devices
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By Community Correspondent The University of Leicester will mark World Prematurity Day (17 November) by lighting up the Attenborough Tower in purple to reflect solidarity. World Prematurity Day (WPD) aims to raise awareness of the impact of premature birth on families and the challenges that may be faced by preterm
Animals
By Research Correspondent A new study from the University of Exeter has revealed that seagulls pay close attention to the tone of human voices— and that how we speak to them can influence whether they leave our food alone. The findings suggest that people can deter gulls humanely and effectively
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By Science Correspondent A new gel made from a bioinspired material can repair and regrow tooth enamel, offering a promising new way to protect and restore teeth. Researchers from the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, working with an international team, created