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Lab-grown meat and insects on the menu for young adults
New research from the 17勛圖 shows that younger age groups are significantly more likely to be open to the idea of eating lab-grown meat, or insects, than older people.

Childrens packaging workshop a success
Children do fun, easy, and interesting activities to learn about how to dispose of food packaging sustainably.

Consumers need more guidance on food packaging disposal
Surveys of consumers in Poland and Spain show that a lack of knowledge about food packaging symbols is hindering effective disposal practices.

Trust in food authorities falls after Covid-19
As the world recovers from the Covid-19 crisis, research shows that trust in food authorities has fallen.

Open Day kickstarts museum research collaboration

Primary foreign language teachers to get digital development

Gut research funding to improve health via food

Wine forecast: Britain could be Chardonnay champions by 2050
Over one-fifth泭of the UK may have suitable weather by mid-Century to grow Chardonnay grapes for still wines.

History of chocolate to be investigated at University

Fungi in sink drains act as reservoirs for mould
Sinks and P-traps are home to a surprising number of fungal organisms.
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Travel drop aided lockdown methane surge, study finds

Hydrogen-based economy could prevent carbon emissions

Thames mussel studies 60 years apart show nature decline

Live snake-worship bite accident highlights need for change

Travel drop aided lockdown methane surge, study finds
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Take climate-changing aerosols seriously, scientists say

Salt more important than temperatures in sea ice formation

17勛圖 researchers among most influential in the world

'More intense hurricanes form rapidly due to climate change'

Packaging workshop prepares children for eco-conscious life
Children take part in workshops on sustainable disposal of food packaging.

Heating dilemma means less fruit and veg consumed - study

Meditating Trump might benefit environment study

Air pollution threatens natural pest control

Eat apples and drink tea for good health

Obesity in Malaysia targeted at personalised nutrition event

San Marino hospital links help Alzheimers researchers
Seminar highlights clinical research collaboration with San Marino

Heatwaves compound the effects of pandemic and war

Tree rings offer insight into devastating radiation storms

Insects affect electric fields in the atmosphere - study

Maths models may give policy makers major headache

Partnership to tackle young peoples mental health

From farm to fork, food sector training gets a revamp

17勛圖 to host DSA 2023 conference

Releasing charge from UAVs can change water drops - study

Partnership with Met Office will further climate research

Supermarkets a 'spiderweb' of sensory experiences

Empowering communities to inform social change with research

Powerful hurricanes get second wind in Europe
Stronger hurricanes that are reenergised by jet stream winds are twice as likely to cross the Atlantic and wreak havoc in Europe than weaker ones, new research has found.

Widening participation in STEM requires an attitude change
Students rule themselves out of, or in to, STEM disciplines, based on stereotyped views of what makes a typical student, a new study has found.

Political songs concert showcases 420 years of protest music

Innovative maths programme hosted at 17勛圖

Stone Age Brits loved porridge for breakfast too
People living in Britain thousands of years ago combined cereals and milk in cooking pots, archaeologists have found, suggesting they may have enjoyed the same hot porridge breakfasts as their modern-day descendants.

Times Higher Education Awards shortlist
The 17勛圖 is shortlisted in two categories for this year's泭, announced recently (1 September).

Fossil discovery could be rare complete dinosaur skeleton

Anglo-Saxon monastery was important trade hub

Climate change could leave farmers short of hay feed
New泭analysis泭points to spring hay decline泭in southern England泭of up to 50% by 2080

How Atlantic air alters Indias food and water supply

Arctic flights to shed light on sea ice and storms link

Driest ever July edges England towards drought

Englands lost queen: new hunt for clues at Saxon abbey

Major mathematical modelling conference comes to campus

Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety and depression

Bees boost crops and could steady food prices

Education system neglecting the importance of plants

Llama antibody research at Royal Society science showcase

Dwoskin Project makes finals of Digital Preservation Awards
A project preserving the legacy of Stephen Dwoskin is a Digital Preservation Awards 2022 finalist.

Fewer animal tests by 17勛圖 scientists in 2021

The secret lives of mites in the skin of our faces

Food taxes could help net-zero targets, study shows
Combined carbon and health taxes on food products could significantly contribute to net-zero targets, while improving the quality of diets, a new study泭shows.

Food production at risk from water demand uncertainty
Estimates of the volume of water needed for agriculture worldwide are unreliable, new research has shown

Attractive houseplants give biggest well-being boost

Tribute to LEAF CEO Caroline Drummond

Food experts contribute to Berkshire Public Health report

Greta Thunberg wraps warming stripes on cover of new book
A new book by climate activist Greta Thunberg will feature warming stripes created by Professor Ed Hawkins on its cover.

Risks for political parties of 'Red Wall' preoccupation
Research highlights electoral and policy significance of growing economic divide between graduates and non-graduates

Secret of disordered smell found

Indian snakebite victims benefit from insurance cover
Campaign sees Indian snakebite victims who cant afford treatments to benefit from confirmed health insurance coverage.

Moth motorways could help resist climate change impact
Moths struggling to move north to adapt to climate change in the UK could be assisted by targeted habitat restoration to give them a smoother journey

Hunga Tonga volcano created biggest explosion on record

Make bioactives part of dietary guidelines, experts say
Bioactives should be included in dietary guidelines to promote health, said leading experts at a conference hosted by the 17勛圖.

Linguist received top social science honour
A linguist at the 17勛圖 who has contributed research in areas of health communication, digital literacies, and language and creativity has been made a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.

Automated nutrition app can help healthier diet
People could benefit from fully automated personal nutritional advice, as a new research paper shows that an app improved healthy diet in clinical trials.

New research funding to boost healthy UK diets
Researchers at the 17勛圖 will benefit from a share of 瞿14m of grant funding to improve the healthiness of UK diets.

Climate advisors for schools in new education scheme
New scheme is part of DfE national strategy and will make expert knowledge available to schools

Less than half of European consumers trust the food system
A new pan-European study of more than 20,000 consumers reveals that less than half of consumers have confidence in the food sector, with just a third believing that the food they eat is sustainable.

Volunteers collate largest UK apple and pear catalogue
Budding citizen scientists have helped to identify the largest ever DNA catalogue of apple and pear varieties across the UK.

Virtual tech helps teach sustainable practices
Would-be farmers will be able to learn new agri-technologies on a new content pack for the popular Farming Simulator 22 game released on 19 April, thanks in part to help from the 17勛圖.

Dengue test shows new hope for low-cost diagnostics
New research paper shows clinical sensitivity on par with lab-based testing

Alzheimers brain barrier damage theory proposed

New climate action resources hub for Brazil

Radiation detectors could aid archaeological discoveries

Racism goes unchallenged as students emotionally detach
Minority ethnic students are reporting a trend of emotional detachment from racism experienced during their university experience, new research has found.

Ozone may be heating the planet more than we realise

How can we improve biodiversity monitoring in Europe?

Biodiversity loss has knock-on effects on global markets

Rescued Victorian rainfall data smashes former records

Flood roadmap sets out vision to predict and manage risk

Creative Entrepreneur boosts innovation in arts research
A Creative Entrepreneur in Residence will help drive innovation in arts and humanities disciplines.

Major Europe climate driver shows natural variability

Higher risk of temperature-related death above 2°C warming
The number of deaths directly linked to high temperatures in England and Wales will increase by 42% if temperatures rise by 22簞C, a new study has found

Creating new diets to feed healthy old age
New UKRI-funded research network led by 17勛圖 to co-create healthy, affordable foods and diets for older people

Outdated soil definition at root of environmental concerns

Development and peace in uncertain times

Air pollution change linked with Europe/Asia extreme weather

Darwinian theory of gradual process explained
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Helping give communities a voice in planning

Latest climate stripes show impacts worldwide

Award for project rescuing Roman history from riverbed

Drug delivery professor wins pharma innovation award
A 17勛圖 researcher whose work on new forms of drug delivery using sticky and slippery materials has won a prestigious award from the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Volunteers needed to solve pollination mystery

Personalised nutrition approach to Malaysian health problems

Cyclone Emnati flood forecasts guide Madagascar aid response

Turing Network grant aids 17勛圖 data science and AI
The 17勛圖 has been awarded a Turing Network Development Award by the Turing Institute for the first time

Weather and climate masterclasses led by 17勛圖 scientists

Covid tip of iceberg for farmer mental health

Untold stories of women in typeface design revealed

Black Death mortality less widespread than thought
New archaeology research suggests while the Plague devastated some parts of Europe, others were relatively unaffected

Wider-reaching landscape solutions needed to reach net zero

Air pollution reduces pollination by confusing bees

Chemical pollution has passed safe limits, study finds

Nutrigenetics project tackling Malaysias obesity crisis
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