News from 2015
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Why some women pay for sex
British women are paying for sexual services because they want great sex, are too busy for relationships or do not want to have a conventional relationship.
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How a schizophrenia risk gene affects the brain
Scientists have for the first time shown how the disruption of a key gene involved in mental illness impacts on the brain.
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Lancaster professor’s play to be performed in an iconic Oxford theatre
A dramatized adaptation of a novel by a Lancaster professor that explores the life and thought of the French philosopher, Jacques Derrida, will be performed in Oxford this June.
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China-UK research centre launched to improve global stewardship
Lancaster University has launched a joint China-UK research centre to advance environmental policy and practice.
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Premier League TV viewers want big names not unpredictability
A Lancaster economist has found that British TV audiences are less interested in watching competitive matches than they once were, instead favouring top talent.
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Nudge…don’t judge…the shoplifters
Specially designed shopping centres geared at encouraging shoplifters to think twice before they commit a crime are the way forward, according to researchers at Lancaster University.
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New Alzheimer’s drug to enter clinical trials
A new drug developed at Lancaster University that may help to prevent the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease is to enter clinical trials.
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World-leading innovation thinker visits Lancaster University
One of the world’s leading innovation thinkers has worked with Lancashire businesses and North West health professionals during a visit to Lancaster University.
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How people defend eating meat
Meat eaters who justify their eating habits feel less guilty and are more tolerant of social inequality say researchers.
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Hybrid Instruments wins funding award in partnership with Lancaster University
Hybrid Instruments Limited and Lancaster University have entered a collaboration agreement for a project to develop a prototype device to measure the radioactive material tritium.