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Stable sperm counts in Denmark cast doubt on ‘spermageddon’ fears

Contrary to other recent research, study finds no evidence of decline – but conclusions disputed by other fertility experts

The Guardian - UK

Palestine protesters take over University of Manchester exam building

Exams have been disrupted at Whitworth Hall after protesters barricaded themselves in the building

The Independent UK

'World's purest silicon' could lead to 1st million-qubit quantum computing chips

Scientists engineer the 'purest ever silicon' to build reliable qubits that can be manufactured to the size of a pinhead on a chip and power million-qubit quantum computers in the future.

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Rap music used as evidence in scores of trials in England and Wales, study finds

Researchers say issue ‘urgently needs scrutiny’ after rap and drill music used as evidence cases covering 252 defendants over three years

The Guardian - UK

Climate change disrupts vital ecosystems in Alps

Reduced snow cover and altering vegetation patterns in the Alps, both caused by climate change, are having significant combined effects on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in the high mountains. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘This is what social science does’: how a new master’s degree aims to tackle the climate crisis

This September, The University of Manchester is launching a master’s degree in social change, environment and sustainability. Here, key course leaders explain why the degree is so vital in fighting the climate emergency

The Guardian - UK

Trans people in England more likely to have long-term poor mental health – study

Research suggests risk of a mental health condition is up to five times higher than for cisgender people

The Guardian - UK

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Volunteers inhale air pollutants to unpack link to dementia

Volunteers in the U.K. are inhaling pollutants to help scientists understand why air pollution has long been linked to dementia.

LiveScience

Study reveals which people are most likely to die from sepsis

A number of factors appear to increase a person’s risk.

The Independent UK

UK universities take £40m in fossil fuel funding since 2022

FoI requests show Shell and BP among firms giving funds to institutions which have pledged to divest

The Guardian - UK

Nasa to return largest asteroid sample ever as UK helps with research

A capsule of material collected from asteroid Bennu is expected to land at 3.55pm BST on Sunday.

Evening Standard

UK researchers to study sample of asteroid Bennu as part of Nasa mission

The sample, which was collected as part of Nasa’s Osiris-Rex mission, will return to Earth on Sunday.

The Independent UK

More than a quarter of universities have student food banks, reveals research

The report ‘raises important questions about whether universities should themselves be the ones to plug the growing gaps in student finance’

The Independent UK

More than quarter of universities operating food banks for students – research

The report ‘raises important questions about whether universities should themselves be the ones to plug the growing gaps in student finance’.

The Independent UK

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University IT/AV Team Designs Hundreds of Flexible Learning Spaces

Hundreds of learning spaces and more than 2,000 meeting and social spaces were enabled by a robust AV over IP system.

The Independent UK

Dementia breakthrough as drug treatment comes one step closer

Vascular dementia affects around 150,000 people in the UK

The Independent UK

Study reveals key cause of restricted blood flow to brain in vascular dementia

Researchers hope the discovery will accelerate development of treatments for the condition.

The Guardian - UK

University Challenge review – Amol Rajan is lighter, kinder and more passionate than Paxman

The new set may resemble something from the Flintstones cartoon, but Rajan clearly takes this quiz gig seriously. If only he looked more comfortable in the chair

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The Guardian - UK

‘A huge relief’: scientists react to hopes of UK rejoining EU Horizon scheme

News of expected return also greeted with dismay at UK’s decision to avoid being a net contributor to EU’s flagship programme

The Independent UK

More than a million NHS patients’ details compromised after cyberattack

Exclusive: NHS leaders warned patient data may have been accessed in university cyberattack

Manchester Evening News

A hidden condition is growing among young women

Since the start of 2020 the number of girls diagnosed with eating disorders has surged - way more than predicted

Manchester Evening News

The mum 'begging' for change after son takes own life

'I am in the gut-wrenching position to see things that, if done differently, might, just might have saved our son's life'

The Guardian - UK

Third of UK final-year students face grades delay due to marking boycott

Small number could attend graduation but later be told they have failed as pay dispute affects assessments at 145 universities

Manchester Evening News

Students will continue their rent strike into next year after months of chaos and frustration

The University of Manchester say they have taken 'unprecedented' action to support students

Birmingham Post

Updated plans for £1.7bn ID Manchester unveiled ahead of public consultation

ID Manchester is being led by the University of Manchester and Bruntwood SciTech

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