Press Releases
Dizzy apes provide clues on human need for mind altering experiences
Great apes deliberately spin themselves in order make themselves dizzy, academics at the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ and the University of Birmingham have discovered.
New research from the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ reveals an increased risk of concussion-related injuries in away games
New research from the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ has identified an increased risk when it comes to concussion for rugby players away from home, as well as increased symptoms, symptom severity and recovery times in professional rugby players.
Increase homegrown fruit and veg and add £0.5bn to the economy say scientists – as we reel from supermarket shortages
As the UK reels from recent fruit and vegetable shortages, scientists are advising how to increase homegrown produce – benefitting the economy and the environment.
The ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ offers families a Slice of Science
From excavating dinosaur bones to testing out virtual reality, the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ is serving up fun for all the family with the return of a Slice of Science this Sunday (12 March 2023).
‘Take Time to Think’ gambling warning has no impact on betting behaviour
Clearer messaging on gambling harm is needed if the industry is to help customers moderate their gambling behaviour, experts have warned.
Academics have found that the widely used slogan has no impact on people’s behaviour while gambling, after testing its effectiveness in a virtual casino environment.
Meat alternatives can lower your cholesterol, study finds
Substituting meat with plant-based meat alternatives lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol, according to new research from the ÉñÂí¸£ÀûӰƬ.