Study uncovers lack of knowledge of state pensions The most common misconception among workers was about National Insurance contributions. The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
One in two find UK state pension unfair ... once they realise how it works MOST people have a poor understanding of how the UK state pension works…but many feel the system is unfair once they realise how it does, a study… The National (Scotland) · May 31, 2023
Inside Sudan’s decade-long effort to preserve culture threatened by devastating conflict ‘The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is the most important and urgent priority - but if the culture is not there when people go back then that’s a huge loss,’ says project co-founder The Independent UK · May 28, 2023
The top 20 universities in the UK A majority of the UK’s top universities have seen their global ranking fall thanks to fierce competition from China. The Week · May 25, 2023
King’s College London cuts ties with opioids-linked Sackler family University is latest body to distance itself from sponsorship by owners of Purdue Pharma, makers of OxyContin The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023
Less than half of Britons now believe in God, new study shows Young people are less likely to believe in God or Heaven, but more likely to believe in Hell The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Can the US convince India to help it contain China? The US views the Quad as an alliance that can contain Chinese expansionism in the Indo-Pacific, but India may not feel the same way. 360info · May 18, 2023
Lack of evidence on antidepressants for chronic pain, say experts The new study included 176 trials and almost 30,000 patients The Independent UK · May 10, 2023
Thousands take antidepressants for pain without proof they work – experts The new study included 176 trials and almost 30,000 patients. The Independent UK · May 9, 2023
Which countries are the most racist? Survey says UK amongst least racist countries The findings of the new study clash with previous findings about UK’s racial prejudices Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2023
Facial changes in Down Syndrome have genetic basis, says study The Francis Crick Institute, King's College London, and University College London researchers have shed light on the genetics underpinning changes in the structure and form of the face and skull in a mouse model of Down Syndrome. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Apr 27, 2023
Former Man City ace Raheem Sterling partners with University of Manchester to support students The opportunity will allow students to study for three to four years and gain an undergraduate degree qualification. Manchester Evening News · Apr 24, 2023
Scientists identify potential for lifestyle changes to prevent and treat obesity Researchers hope their findings could help eliminate the need for weight loss surgery. The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023
Bodies of people with mental illness ‘biologically older than their actual age’ The findings may go some way to explaining why people with mental health problems tend to have shorter lifespans, the researchers say. The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023
Inverse · Mar 26, 2023 We Could (Maybe) Detect the Multiverse — But Only If One Theory is Correct The idea of a multiverse consisting of “parallel universes” is a popular science fiction trope, recently explored in the Oscar-winning movie Everything Everywhere All At Once.
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Nearly one in five people suffer from misophonia, study says Everyday sounds like chewing and sniffing can trigger anger, disgust and panic in people with misophonia
The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023 Nearly one in five people find everyday sounds intolerable, study suggests The condition is known as misophonia, and is a strong negative reaction to common sounds, which are usually made by other people.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2023 Give peanut foods to babies from four months to cut allergy risk, experts say Researchers believe UK prevalence of peanut allergies could fall by 77% if eaten from four to six months of age
Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2023 OPINION - Talking Point: Will changing vape packaging reduce addiction? The proportion of children aged between 11 and 17 who vape increased from 4% in 2020 to 7% last year
Zenger · Mar 13, 2023 Students At King’s College London Protest Over Organization Promoting White Supremacy A student group at King’s College London (KCL) protest over the organization that targets Jewish students and staff.
The Conversation · Mar 10, 2023 The UK now ranks as one of the most socially liberal countries in Europe – new research It’s easy to lose sight of just how accepting the UK now is as a nation. What were once pressing moral concerns have become simple facts of life for much of the public. The UK, in fact, now ranks as one of the most accepting countries internationally, as shown by…
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023 Two in five Britons think championing women’s equality discriminates against men Exclusive: The recent rise of misogynistic views pushed by the likes of influencer Andrew Tate demonstrate the battle to achieve gender equality is far from over, campaigners say
Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023 London’s falcons changed their eating habits during lockdown Peregrine falcons had to look for alternatives after pigeons left London as food became harder to find because of people staying in their homes
Wales Online · Feb 28, 2023 University dished out £120k in library fines to students in just one year Over £7m in fines for late returns or not returning books at all have been issued over the last decade
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2023 Parakeets on the menu for falcons after pigeons leave London in lockdown The study reveals that managing pest species and their food sources is usually driven by humans