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New theory could finally solve one of Stonehenge’s biggest mysteries

Doggerland, which once connected Britain to mainland Europe, was abandoned due to climate change and is now submerged under the North Sea

The Independent UK

New study sheds light on journey of Stonehenge altar stone from Scotland

The altar stone of Stonehenge could have travelled from north-east Scotland via glacier before reaching Salisbury Plain, a study has found

The National (Scotland)

Stonehenge altar stone may have travelled from Scotland via glacier – study

Scientists said the mystery of how the six-tonne, sandstone monolith travelled 435 miles to Salisbury Plain is ‘widely debated’.

Evening Standard

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Does the weight of your expensive cycling shoes matter or are the claims as lightweight as the product? - the answer might surprise you

Do super-lightweight cycling shoes offer performance benefits that justify their hyper-expensive prices? We asked a top-scientist who modelled it and found out.

Cycling Weekly

Why threats to academic freedom are growing – and how universities can respond to intimidation

Recent accusations that China pressured a UK university into pausing research on alleged human rights violations have raised questions about the state of academic freedom.

The Conversation

MPs preparing to examine Chinese state influence at British universities

Committee’s inquiry into review of UK-China relations to be broadened after Sheffield Hallam University disclosures

The Guardian - UK

China’s threat to academic freedom in the UK

Letters: Sara Rydkvist, the Hong Kong programme director of Amnesty International, and Francis Bown on the threat from China to academic freedom on British campuses

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China-critical UK academics describe ‘extremely heavy’ pressure from Beijing

Reliance on overseas students’ tuition fees under scrutiny as scholars describe chilling effect of being targeted

The Guardian - UK

Counter-terror police investigate claim UK university halted research after Chinese pressure

Sheffield Hallam University ordered professor to cease human rights study into Uyghurs forced labour in China

The Guardian - UK

UK university halted forced labour research after China pressure, lawyers claim

Leigh Day Solicitors said documents from Sheffield Hallam University suggested it had banned Professor Laura Murphy from continuing her research.

Evening Standard

China intimidated UK university to ditch human rights research - report

Professor Laura Murphy says university staff in Beijing ‘harassed’ by Chinese authorities

The Independent UK

Game Republic Reveals 2025 Industry Award Nominees with Strong Sports Representation

Which indie titles are being recognized?

Operation Sports

UK scrap steel companies battle limits on metal exports

Bulk of UK scrap steel is exported, which industry groups say could cost up to £5bn in lost revenue and 20,000 jobs

The Guardian - UK

New technique hailed as ‘powerful double weapon’ against chemo hair loss

The method combines scalp cooling with a special lotion.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

The ‘milestone’ treatment that can prevent chemotherapy patients from losing their hair

It is being described as a ‘powerful double weapon’ against hair loss

Evening Standard

Remains of British man identified 12 years after death thanks to new technology

Michael Hill, who died aged 75 in the United States, has become the first British citizen to be identified through the new DNA analysis method.

The Independent UK

Scientists celebrate ‘historic milestone’ as remains of man identified 12 years after death

The system relies on the millions of members of the public who have taken consumer DNA tests

The Guardian - UK

When lightbulb moments become reality: how academics at Sheffield Hallam University are helping firms innovate and grow

With the government intent on kickstarting economic growth and productivity, could Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with leading universities have a vital role to play?

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The Guardian - UK

‘I learn faster through real-life situations’: why degree apprenticeships are proving so appealing

Learning while earning is a popular way to gain qualifications and practical on-the-job experience simultaneously – and Sheffield Hallam University is the national centre of excellence in the field

The Guardian - UK

‘I want them to feel like I felt when punk rock happened’: encouraging young creatives to think big

From animators to architects, and broadcasters to designers, Sheffield Hallam University’s Creative Industries Institute is training tomorrow’s workforce to dare to be different

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s unjust’: charity fights to save UK’s at-risk modern buildings

Millennium-era buildings – including Sheffield’s ‘kettle building’ – among a number of landmarks facing demolition

The Guardian - UK

UFOs have earned a new name – and should be objects of serious study

Letters: At least some sightings of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) may relate to non-human intelligence, says Prof Michael Bohlander. Plus, letters from Andrew Robinson and Aideen Carty

Evening Standard

Health experts condemn ‘infuriating’ figures showing rise in fast food shops

The Office for Health Improvement & Disparities figures look at shops selling foods such as burgers, pizza, kebabs, Chinese and fried chicken.

The Guardian - UK

What really happened in Calvine? The mystery behind the best UFO picture ever seen

In August 1990, two hikers sent photos of a strange diamond-shaped aircraft to the press – but the story never appeared. Was it a prank, a hoax, an optical illusion or something else entirely?

The Guardian - UK

It’s not bigotry to worry about migration – the latest figures tell a complex story

Large parts of Britain would not function without migrants, but there are consequences for housing, GDP and productivity, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

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