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Simple at-home brainwave test could detect Alzheimer’s years before diagnosis

Researchers said the test could transform the way the disease is detected

The Independent UK

Brainwave test ‘detects Alzheimer’s-linked memory issues years before diagnosis’

Researchers suggest this could be a cheap tool for those who struggle to get a diagnosis.

Evening Standard

What a study of people who believe conspiracy theories told us about why they spread

ANALYSIS: Why do people believe conspiracy theories and how do they spread? Robin Canniford, Stephen Murphy and Tim Hill look at the facts

The Independent UK

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Researchers to analyse wastewater for diseases at UK-first centre

It is hoped the system could one day be rolled out nationwide.

Evening Standard

Dinosaur-age sea monster with 'face full of huge, dagger-shaped teeth' discovered in Moroccan mine

Extinct marine lizard the size of an orca with sharp teeth and a strong jaw was a top predator during the dinosaur age.

LiveScience

University of Bath congratulate leading academic on 'richly deserved' MBE

Professor Rachid Hourizi has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List 2023

Birmingham Post

Gender trumps politics when it comes to understanding others’ minds – study

Psychologists say their findings may be ‘socially important’, and might help to break down some artificially constructed barriers.

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NHS trust to test AI’s ability to detect blood clots in patients

This in turn could save lives, those involved in the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath NHS FoundationTrust trial say

Evening Standard

Did Boris Johnson ‘follow the science’ on Covid? He couldn’t even do the maths

Leaked WhatsApps reveal his ignorance needing constant correction by advisers, says Kit Yates, director of the Centre for Mathematical Biology at the University of Bath

The Guardian - UK

Long-term inactivity can ‘profoundly’ increase blood sugar levels, study finds

Twenty young and healthy male participants stayed in bed for 60 days straight for the study

The Independent UK

Ukraine recap: how the conflict might unfold in its second year

Almost exactly a year ago – on February 17 2022 – we published a story by David Galbreath, an expert in international security from the University of Bath. In it he pointed to the fact that – despite the Kremlin’s repeated assurances to the contrary – an invasion of Ukraine…

The Conversation

Everything you need to know about the spy balloons being shot down over US and Canada

Dr Patrick Bury, Senior Lecturer in Security at the University of Bath, and a former NATO analyst and Captain in the Royal Irish Regiment, answers the key questions on the escalating situation

Daily Mirror

As a mathematician, I fear Rishi Sunak’s plan for compulsory maths doesn’t add up

Forcing students to endure a subject that many find unenjoyable could end up putting some off A-levels altogether, says mathematician and author Kit Yates

The Guardian - UK

Study Reveals Diving Birds Are More Prone To Extinction

Diving birds like penguins, puffins and cormorants may be more prone to extinction than non-birds">diving birds, according to a new study by the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath. Read on for details:

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The Conversation

Fungal toxins are widespread in European wheat – threatening human health and the economy

Wheat provides 19% of the calories and 21% of the protein consumed by humans globally. But a fungal disease called fusarium head blight (FHB), which can infect wheat crops and contaminate the grain with toxins, is on the rise.

Birmingham Post

Bath University opens new enterprise lab for start-ups

The venue will be a space for student entrepreneurs, researchers and graduate start-ups to develop their business ideas

The Independent UK

Learning to play the piano ‘improves ability to process sights and sounds’

Research by the University of Bath found learning to play the piano results in a number of benefits.

Nottingham Post

Drinking coffee before eating breakfast is bad for you, experts warn

New research has suggested it could be harmful if you drink coffee on an empty stomach

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‘Overweight’ neutron star defies a black hole theory, say astronomers

Exclusive: Gamma-ray burst from colliding stars unexpectedly gave way to day-long sight of hypermassive body

Birmingham Post

The 15 South West tech firms backed to scale and boost UK sector

The businesses have collectively raised millions in investment and created more than 1,000 jobs

Birmingham Post

University of Bath secures £50m from pension insurance firm

The money will allow the university to focus on education provision and student experience, the institution said

Wales Online

Top 10 UK universities revealed as Oxford misses out on prestigious award

Oxford University has missed out on being named The Times and The Sunday Times' 'University of the Year'

Daily Mirror

UK's top 10 universities in full - but Oxford misses out on the key award

Oxford University has missed out on being named The Times and The Sunday Times' 'University of the Year', as Bath uni takes the award - despite ranking eighth in the overall league table

Bristol Post

Sunday Times Good University Guide see UWE climb up rankings as Bristol remains among top universities

It profiles 135 universities across the country

Birmingham Post

University of Bath spin-out raises £1.1m for diabetes treatment tech

Transdermal Diagnostics is developing what it says could be the first completely needle-free blood sugar monitor

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