Five ways to make cities more resilient to climate change

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Climate breakdown poses immense threats to global economies, societies and ecosystems. Adapting to these impacts is urgent. But many cities and countries remain chronically unprepared in what the UN calls an adaptation...

Colon cancer rates are rising among young people – could changes to children’s gut bacteria explain why?

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Alarming trends show that colon or bowel cancer is increasing in younger people. If the rise continues, colorectal cancer is projected to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among young adults globally by...

A robot that you ride like a horse is being developed. It will stretch current limits of engineering

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Kawasaki has recently revealed its computer-generated concept for the Corleo, a robotic horse. The video shows the automated equine galloping through valleys, crossing rivers, climbing mountains and jumping over crevasses....

Hospitals have huge environmental footprints – here’s how they can be more sustainable

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Hospital visits usually involve a medical emergency or appointment. The last thing on most patients minds will be how the building works. We expect the lights to be on, medical equipment to work, a comfortable room...

What excluded children think about their education in alternative provision – and why it matters

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Nearly 16,000 children in England learn in state-funded alternative provision (AP). These are educational settings for school-aged pupils who are unable to attend mainstream school. These pupils may have been excluded from...

As Police Scotland bring in body-worn video, our research shows little is known about its effectiveness

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By autumn 2026, all frontline officers of the UKs second largest police force will be expected to wear a camera while on duty, at a cost of over 13 million. Police Scotland is one of the last forces in the UK to employ...

How a small vaccine drop could see measles becoming endemic again – new study

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It takes just a spark to start a wildfire, and when it comes to measles, the embers are already glowing. A new modelling study published in Jama sounded the alarm: recent drops in childhood vaccination rates could reignite...