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The benefits of Paracetamol
The commonly-used painkiller Paracetamol can protect against kidney failure after severe muscle injury, according to research at the University of Essex.
Biomedical Science jobs
Biomedical Science graduates at the University of Essex are bucking the trend when it comes to students having trouble finding jobs after their degrees.
Quick surgery
75% of surgical patients would consider allowing a competent unsupervised trainee doctor perform their operation if it meant having it done more quickly.
Researchers identify genes that cause melanoma
Scientists from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research have found two new genes that together double a person's risk of developing melanoma.
Energy saving technology
The time and money needed by business and public sector organisations to introduce carbon emission monitoring measures could put a strain on future investments in technology that can actually lower the energy bill.
University goes green
Birmingham City University has been awarded the Bronze EcoCampus Award for its commitment to addressing key issues of environmental sustainability.
Eat up! - for the climate's sake
A piece of advice to all who wish to be climate smart: eat up what's on your plate. And don't imagine that locally produced food is always more eco-friendly.
Green Week Conference 2009
The biggest annual conference on European environment policy turns the spotlight this year on the multi-faceted challenges of climate change.
Blueberry juice improves memory
Scientists are reporting the first evidence from human research that blueberries, one of the richest sources of healthful antioxidants and other so-called phytochemicals, improve memory.
The Astronaut's Cookbook
Most people are intimately familiar with the awe-inspiring photos of space shuttle launches. But how many people have paused for even a second to think about what those astronauts eat when they're on a two-week space shuttle mission?
Jobs in the food industry
Job prospects for food scientists and food technologists in the UK are excellent, according to the leading Food and Nutritional Science department at the University of Reading.
The benefits of eating vegetables
Decades of studies have documented the link between eating a diet rich in vegetables and multiple health benefits, yet nearly eight out of 10 people worldwide fall short of the daily recommendation.
The benefits of exercise
Emphasising the emotional benefits of exercise is more effective at increasing levels of physical activity than highlighting traditional health benefits.
Fight against youth crime
The first cross-government strategy specifically designed to break the link between poor health and youth crime has been launched.
Does Wellbeing Equal Being Well?
With a range of government policy documents addressing wellbeing, it has become a major point of discussion and a driver for service redesign across the mental health sector.
Breast cancer screening
Cancer charities will join Gordon Brown to highlight the lifesaving importance of breast cancer screening.
The science behind sudoku
A psychologist has written a new brain training book designed to give the reader a thorough mental work out, whilst also answering the scientific questions about how brain training works.
Science meets business in the Dragon's Den
Two winning teams of scientific entrepreneurs from the University of Sheffield braved a 'Dragon's Den' style judging panel to soar into the finals of an innovative biotechnology competition.
Liquorice may affect IQ
Expectant mothers who eat excessive quantities of liquorice during pregnancy could adversely affect their child's intelligence and behaviour, a study has shown
Name that cow!
Newcastle scientists who found that cows with names produce more milk have won a major international award.
Help computers understand language and win some cash
Phrase Detectives, a fun online game designed by University of Essex researchers to gather data about language, is celebrating its first birthday with a special competition.
How to avoid hackers
Businesses are being urged to secure their IT defences against hackers who are ready to take advantage of skeleton staff in IT departments over the holidays.
Protecting frontline troops
A team of researchers at Queen's University Belfast is working to develop futuristic communications systems that could help protect frontline troops.
'Virtual' success for rugby players
Rugby players worldwide could benefit from a new virtual reality training programme created at Queen's University Belfast.
