Meals for one: how eating alone affects the health of the elderly
19 October 2013EPIC-Norfolk, a long-term study of health and ageing that recently celebrated its 20th birthday, provides researchers with a wealth of data. Annalijn Conklin, a PhD...
When building for the future means what it says
18 October 2013Too little attention is being paid to the long-term sustainability of new buildings in a changing climate according to a new study that makes recommendations...
Scientists discover genetic disease which causes recurrent respiratory infections
18 October 2013Discovery could lead to new treatments for this genetic disorder.
Cuckoos impersonate hawks by matching their 'outfits'
17 October 2013Evolutionary trick allows cuckoos to mimic the plumage of birds of prey, and may be used to scare mothers from their nests so that cuckoos...
Amazonia at a crossroads
17 October 2013The Amazon rainforest faces an uncertain future – one that an international research network hopes to help steer towards sustainability.
Research recommends how to tackle spread of HIV/AIDS by African truckers
15 October 2013An investigation into how the transport suppliers employed by multinational companies contributes to the spread of HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa urges companies to take action.
The musical ages of modern man: how our taste in music changes over a lifetime
15 October 2013New research charting broad shifts in changing personal music tastes during our lifetimes finds that - while it’s intrinsically linked to personality and experience -...
Tuning into the melody of speech
15 October 2013In a groundbreaking new study, Cambridge researchers have mapped out the neurobiological basis of a key aspect of human communication: intonation.
Graphene flagship sets sail
15 October 2013The Graphene Flagship – one of Europe’s first ten-year, 1bn Euro flagships in Future and Emerging Technologies – has been launched.
Why do we read (and write) novels?
14 October 2013On the eve of the Man Booker prize, our insatiable appetite for fiction (and fascination with those who create it) comes sharply into focus. According...