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Scientists launch global agenda to curb social and human rights abuses in the seafood sector
As the United Nations Oceans Conference convenes in New York, a new paper calls on marine scientists to focus on social issues such as human rights violations in the international seafood industry.
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Lancaster University breaks new ground in partnership with global business
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and Lancaster University are pleased to announce the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address the biggest problems in global sustainability.
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Universities team up to boost innovation in Cumbria
A new £4.1 million business support project will help Cumbria businesses grow by accelerating the research and development of new products and services.
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Drone research attracts Leverhulme Trust research fellowship success
With the advent of drones to deliver parcels to homes in the UK, an expert at Lancaster University is set to gauge the impact of atmospheric technologies on our lives and on our airspace.
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Bitcoin’s popular design is being exploited for theft and fraud
The very design features that make Bitcoin technology appealing to its users are also weaknesses being exploited for the theft of the cryptocurrency – new research reveals.
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Lancaster design pioneer to lead top research society
A society committed to promoting and developing design research has selected a highly successful design policy pioneer to be its new leader.
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Double award for innovative teacher of Anatomy
Students at Lancaster Medical School are benefiting from some of the most advanced anatomy teaching resources in the UK thanks to their Lecturer, described as “one of the most able and vigorous anatomists of his generation.”
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Caterpillar study reveals ‘most hunted’ hot spots
Caterpillars living near the equator are eight times more likely to be eaten by predators than those living closer to the poles, according to new research published in the journal Science.
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Family TV viewing and SMS texting could help cut internet energy use
Scrapping automatically-playing videos in apps and reversing trends of instant messaging and on-demand services could be key to cutting the growing energy demand of the Internet.
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Lancaster students rise to the challenge for charity
Lancaster students have raised almost £700 for local and national causes as part of a special charity challenge.