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Lancaster professor’s cool award will enable work with ‘glacial flour’

A Lancaster University professor, whose current inspiration comes from glacial archaeology, has won a prestigious award for ‘excellence and innovation’ in water-based media.
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Women at risk of ‘digital overload’ – new research reveals

When it comes to juggling using digital technology for both work and family, women are at greater risk than men of ‘digital overload’, according to new research led by Lancaster University. 
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Using genetics to help smokers quit

Researchers have identified variants in a gene that influences the likelihood of smokers developing abnormal dreams while taking a medication to help them quit.
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Study reveals unique challenges facing Roma migrants in children's services

A lack of trust, based on historic discrimination, has damaged the relationship between Roma families and children’s services in England, according to a new report, published today, which calls for a new Government strategy to promote social inclusion.
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Scientists call on Government to change policies to boost nature on UK solar farms

Solar farms in the UK could bring benefits for nature as well as provide low carbon energy - but unless policies change, potential benefits for nature could be squandered, scientists argue. 
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Norwegian Prime Minister welcomes Lancaster University researcher

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and the Secretary General of NATO, General Jens Stoltenberg, welcomed Lancaster University researcher Dr Cath Hill and her research project team to the commemoration of the Oslo city and Utoya Island terror attacks.

 

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