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Mother’s affection leaves lasting mark on a child
Children who receive more maternal affection during their childhood tend to develop a more open,…
Gene-edited pigs approved for US market
Pigs produced to be resistant to one of the world’s costliest livestock diseases have been approved…
Multiple chronic illnesses could double risk of depression
People with multiple long-term physical health conditions are at a significantly greater risk of…
Lower tackle height changing face of women’s rugby
Lowering the legal tackle height in women’s rugby is proving effective in reducing head contacts…
Lectures put spotlight on mobility in Christianity
A leading Cambridge historian will deliver this year’s Gifford lecture series, exploring motion and…
Connection and identity illuminate book prize shortlist
Nine captivating books have been shortlisted for UK's longest-running literary prize.
Fantastical costumes promise to delight audiences at live shows
Haunted houses, beloved woodland creatures and retro robots provided inspiration for some of the…
Mental health linked with personality traits
Common mental health conditions are more closely related to people’s personalities than previously…
Experts urge plastic limit for lateral flow tests
Edinburgh researchers are devising solutions for the harmful global impact of single-use plastics…
Arctic plants react unexpectedly to climate change, study finds
Rapid climate change is upending established plant diversity and growth patterns in the Arctic,…
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