Research
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“Us Versus Them” Social Traits May have Evolved in Monkeys B…
hgamble - July 21st, 2016
Our closest primate relatives may have evolved “us versus them” social traits as a means to cope with competition from rival groups of monkeys lon…
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It’s all in the genes: New research reveals why some chickens …
Elizabeth Allen - July 14th, 2016
The genes of some chickens make them almost completely resistant to a serious strain of bird flu, new research has revealed. The findings, which are p…
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Lincoln secures share of £16 million to address global agricult…
Elizabeth Allen - July 13th, 2016
Scientists at the University of Lincoln, UK, will lead three pioneering research projects as part of a new wave of government funding aimed at solving…
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New study to examine cell communication in the diabetic kidney
Elizabeth Allen - July 7th, 2016
A scientist from the University of Lincoln, UK, has won a prestigious funding award from the national Physiological Society to launch new research exa…
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TRANSIT: a new airport system to save time, money and carbon emi…
Elizabeth Allen - July 6th, 2016
Aviation engineering specialists have secured a £1 million research grant to develop a pioneering new aircraft routing and scheduling system that cou…
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It’s not just a grunt: pigs really do have something to say
Helen Fitzpatrick - June 29th, 2016
The grunts made by pigs vary depending on the pig’s personality and can convey important information about the welfare of this highly social species…
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Dogs de-stress families with autistic children, new research sho…
Elizabeth Allen - June 20th, 2016
Owning a pet dog reduces stress and significantly improves functioning in families who have a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), new research …
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New tool to track impact of climate change on heritage sites
Cerri Evans - June 9th, 2016
A new tool will enable conservation experts to monitor the impact of climate change on the fabric of historic buildings and other heritage sites for u…
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Higher wages for UK’s lowest paid improve productivity
Cerri Evans - May 26th, 2016
A far-reaching new study has provided the most compelling evidence yet that the introduction of the National Minimum Wage significantly increased prod…
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New research maps in unique detail the devastation of the Black …
Ian Richards - May 23rd, 2016
An innovative new archaeological study has revealed in detail for the first time how individual towns, villages and hamlets across swathes of medieval…
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New research points the finger at old assumptions on how childre…
Ian Richards - May 18th, 2016
The old adage that ‘it’s rude to point’ might need a rethink after new research showed that young children struggle to make sense of common symb…
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Industrial partnership puts engineering students at cutting edge…
Elizabeth Allen - May 17th, 2016
The University of Lincoln, UK, has launched a pioneering collaboration with one of the world’s largest private industrial automation companies. The …
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