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New essay collection challenges ‘nature-nurture’ debate
For anyone who has ever wondered whether their child's traits are a product of genes or parenting practices, a major new project could help provide the answer.
Read moreReality TV helps explain how brain reacts to social feedback
Ever wondered what goes through the contestants heads on reality TV shows like Strictly Come Dancing, The Apprentice or Big Brother when they learn the results of the public vote?
Read moreBehavioural science can help tackle problem of idling engines
New research suggests that insights from behavioural science can help inform the design of road signs to bring about changes in driver behaviour.
Read moreLocal weather impacts melting of Antarctica’s glaciers
Local weather plays an important part in the retreat of the ice shelves in West Antarctica, according to new research published in the journal Nature Communications.
Read moreUEA’s India@70 programme launches
Leaders from the UK and India involved in developing new academic and business relations will meet at the High Commission of India today to examine post-Brexit opportunities.
Read moreUEA, Loughborough help Tesco go greener and cut energy bills
Academics at UEA and Loughborough University have helped Tesco reduce its carbon footprint and save on its energy bill by proposing alterations to the working practices of its store staff.
Read moreUNESCO Chair programme on inequalities in adult education
A major new research programme will be launched today at the University of East Anglia to help improve understanding about how adult learning can address inequalities in the poorest communities of the world.
Read morePharmacist medicines reconciliation reduces patient harm
A pilot study shows that medicines reconciliation provided by pharmacists can significantly reduce medicine discrepancies and may be associated with reductions in length of hospital stay and readmission.
Read moreNew website to support professionals involved in adoption cases
A new website has been launched to support social care professionals working with families involved in adoption. The resource draws on extensive research by Prof Beth Neil at UEA.
Read moreStudy reveals premature deaths linked to international trade
A new study involving the University of East Anglia (UEA) has revealed for the first time the global scale of premature deaths related to air pollution from international trade.
Read moreResearch challenges understanding of quantum theory
Scientists have discovered a new mechanism involved in the creation of paired light particles, which could have significant impact on the study of quantum physics.
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Scientists discover way to stop spread of devastating childhood cancer
Researchers at the University of East Anglia and University of Manchester have made an important breakthrough that could lead to kinder treatments for children with bone cancer, and save lives.
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