Myths about rapid spread of the Black Death influenced by single “literary tale”, experts show
Myths about how the Black Death travelled quickly across Asia, ravaging Silk Route communities, date back to a single fourteenth-century...
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Agreement renewal strengthens research, education and patient benefits in Cornwall
A partnership between the University of Exeter and the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) has been renewed, strengthening a...
How might Arctic ‘tug-of-war’ affect British Isles’ weather?
How might Arctic sea-ice loss affect the British Isles’ weather? That is the question a team of researchers from the...
Legal flexibility helps UNESCO Biospheres boost nature conservation and human wellbeing, study shows
The legal flexibility associated with UNESCO Biosphere Reserves has helped communities to become more involved in conservation, new analysis shows....
‘Resilience Science Must-Knows’: Landmark report shows how decision makers can manage global crises
As the world approaches critical tipping points, a comprehensive global scientific report shows that resilience – the ability to live...
Cities have unique opportunity to curb emissions as clean technologies become cheaper
Cities can drastically curb emissions as clean technologies become cheaper, according to a new report from C40 Cities, Arup and...
Angling best practices are essential to promote shark survival
Most sharks in UK waters survive catch-and-release fishing when angling best practices are followed, according to a new study. University...
‘Pathbreaking’ history book charts migrant influence on India’s diplomatic identity
The story of the Indian ‘coolie’ and how the journeys of more than one million migrants influenced India’s diplomatic identity...
66-year-old finishes 200th marathon in 200 days
A retired banker is now thought to be the first man over 60 to cover the entire coastline of mainland...