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Online hate speech could be contained like a computer virus, say researchers

17 Dec 2019

Artificial intelligence is being developed that will allow advisory 'quarantining' of hate speech in a manner akin to malware filters – offering...

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Out at Cambridge

29 Oct 2019

New report on LGBTQ+ experiences at the University is now published. While many feel Cambridge offers a “safe and empowering” community, the report...

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An extra vegetarian option cuts meat consumption without denting food sales

01 Oct 2019

First major study on “nudging” people towards sustainable diets shows replacing a meat or fish dish with another veggie option in college cafeterias...

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‘Mental rigidity’ at the root of intense political partisanship on both left and right – study

29 Aug 2019

Latest research shows that reduced cognitive flexibility is associated with more 'extreme' beliefs and identities at both ends of the political...

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A forest on fire.

Climate change to shrink economies of rich, poor, hot and cold countries alike unless Paris Agreement holds

19 Aug 2019

Study suggests that 7% of global GDP will disappear by 2100 as a result of business-as-usual carbon emissions, including over 10% of incomes in both...

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Secret recordings reveal the sexual struggles of Fifties Britain

16 Apr 2019

A new study of pioneering counselling sessions explores how women sought to overcome sexual difficulties at a pivotal moment in Britain’s sex history.

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Knife crime: assault data can help forecast fatal stabbings

12 Apr 2019

Knife crime data from a 12-month period could be used to help forecast the London neighbourhoods most likely to suffer a fatal stabbing the following...

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