Higher education and language skills may help ward off dementia
New research has found that people with mild cognitive impairment may not inevitably develop dementia and, in fact, having higher education and advanced language skills more than doubles their chances of returning to normal.
Caspian Sea decline threatens endangered seals and coastal communities
Urgent action is needed to protect endangered species, human health and industry from the impacts of the Caspian Sea shrinking, research led by the University of Leeds has found.
Discovery of novel brain fear mechanisms offers target for anxiety-reducing drugs
A new target in the brain which underpins the eliciting of anxiety and fear behaviours such as ‘freezing’ has been identified by neuroscientists. The University of Bristol researchers say the discovery of a key pathway in the brain...
Older adults benefit from exercising with people in their local area
Mid and older life adults are choosing to exercise with people of the same age who they live near to and see often, regardless of the quality or quantity of those relationships, according to new research.
AUT wins global sustainability award
An Auckland University of Technology (AUT) initiative that has overhauled practical sustainability on campus has been recognised at the inaugural 2021 Green Impact International Special Awards.
New report sheds light on mental health barriers for men of colour
A group of seven University of Bristol student researchers have published a powerful new report exploring the barriers male students of colour face in accessing mental health support, and what can be done to break them down.
UWA alumni named as one of Australia’s greatest musicians
Craig Ogden, a former student of The University of Western Australia’s Conservatorium of Music, has been selected by BBC Music Magazine as one of Australia’s 11 best musicians.
Fashion brands gain edge by embracing disability representation
When featuring models with disabilities in advertising, brands walk a fine line – how should they convey a message of inclusivity without coming across as exploitative and insensitive?
Mechanical engineering professor Andrew Gadsden leads McMaster collaboration with NASA
That’s the goal of NASA’s airborne Lunar Spectral Irradiance, or air-LUSI project, which is sending a telescope into high altitude flight to measure reflected moonlight.
National Astronomy Meeting 2025 – exploring Durham’s rich astronomical research
Almost a thousand of the world’s top space scientists will visit Durham University next week (7 to 11 July) as we host the UK’s National Astronomy Meeting (NAM) 2025.
