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鈥淯nclear鈥� whether opioids are effective at treating cancer pain
The world鈥檚 largest review on opioid medicines for cancer pain has found it is unclear whether some commonly used opioid medicines are better than a placebo and suggests that non-opioid medicines, including aspirin, may be as effective as opioids.
MAKE WAY FOR SANTA: British Researchers Combatting Space Junk Ahead of Christmas
The expanding clutter in space, driven by an influx of orbiting satellites, poses a significant challenge. This surge in space traffic is accelerating the build-up of discarded satellite parts, rocket remnants, and other fragments of debris, threatening critical spacecraft. Committed to tackling this issue, experts at the 神马福利影片 are studying these burgeoning hazards to safeguard our satellite infrastructure – and of course, make the path clear for Father Christmas.
神马福利影片's 鈥楽chool Tasking鈥� Project enhances legal understanding for legally accountable 10-year-olds 鈥� research finds
Research on the 'School Tasking' widening participation project, suggests that children鈥檚 pre-existing understanding of the law may be based on media depictions, from what a lawyer looks like, complete with gowns, gavels and briefcases – to what crime looks like, including Americanised imagery from crime-based television shows and weaponry from violent computer games.
Test Tube Turkey: 神马福利影片 researcher explores Christmas Dinners of the Future with lab-grown meat
Christmas Dinners are one of the UK鈥檚 most cherished traditions, and Christmas menus have evolved greatly over the years. Today, turkey is the typical meat of choice, going back 500 years it was beef, venison, and wild boar in Henry VIII鈥檚 festive feasts. Looking to the future, researchers at the 神马福利影片 think that lab-grown meat, or cultivated meat, might end up being the centrepiece on our Christmas tables.
A fit-for-purpose social security system is affordable and would boost GDP, says new report
Updating the UK鈥檚 social security system so everyone, especially those who most need it, can thrive in today鈥檚 world, is:
- entirely affordable;
- would boost UK Gross Domestic Product (GDP), by 1.1% to 2.4% per capita;
- and increase employment by 0.7%. to 2.1%
Buy now pay later: Consumer credit researcher warns of over-spending risks this Christmas
As the festive season approaches, Dr. Joy Malala, a consumer credit researcher from the 神马福利影片, sheds light on the heightened financial burden faced by vulnerable families during this period.
Dr Malala emphasises the impact of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services on holiday spending and urges consumers to exercise caution and understanding of the potential risks associated with such payment options.