The growing number of families in which adults aged 20 to 30 live with their parents are having to negotiate new ways of pooling their resources, according to pioneering research investigating how these families live and the costs that they face.
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Released: 25-May-2022 5:05 PM EDT
What a load of trash: New study finds UK litter is dominated by plastics and drinks packaging
Loughborough UniversityA new study looking at litter in the UK has revealed the types of materials and products being dumped in our hedgerows and waterways.
Released: 18-May-2023 11:30 AM EDT
Does exercise affect how our brains respond to food cues?
Loughborough UniversityA single bout of exercise increased reactivity to food cues in parts of the brain associated with attention, anticipation of reward and episodic memory, according to research published in Human Brain Mapping.
Released: 30-May-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Scientists develop probe that could unlock the mysteries of a vital cellular messenger and pave the way for new drug discoveries
Loughborough UniversityA ground-breaking study by Loughborough University and the University of Oxford has led to the development of a small molecule probe that could deepen our understanding of a crucial cellular messenger and lead to the development of new therapeutic drugs.
Released: 5-Jun-2023 10:50 AM EDT
World first: Researchers create CO2 measurement tool to calculate emissions caused by stored digital data
Loughborough UniversityA unique carbon footprint tool has been created that will allow businesses to measure the CO2 output of their stored data. By using the tool, believed to be the first of its kind, companies can make data-driven decisions that benefit the environment and save money by reducing the need for carbon offsetting.
Released: 8-Jun-2023 12:25 PM EDT
Curly hair kept early humans cool
Loughborough UniversityTightly curled scalp hair protected early humans from the sun鈥檚 radiative heat, allowing their brains to grow to sizes comparable to those of modern humans. Loughborough University researchers in the UK worked with Penn State University to study heat transfer through human hair wigs and the environment to examine how diverse hair textures affect heat gain from solar radiation.
Released: 21-Jun-2023 11:55 AM EDT
Scientists demonstrate terahertz wave camera can capture 3D images of microscopic world in major breakthrough
Loughborough UniversityLoughborough University scientists are the first to demonstrate that a terahertz wave camera can capture 3D images of microscopic items hidden inside small objects.
Released: 3-Jul-2023 11:55 AM EDT
World first: Researchers create CO2 measurement tool to calculate emissions caused by digital data
Loughborough UniversityA unique carbon footprint tool has been created to allow businesses to measure the CO2 output of their digital data. By using the tool companies can make data-driven decisions that benefit the environment and save money by reducing reliance on carbon offsetting schemes.
Released: 1-Aug-2023 8:15 AM EDT
Short bursts of daily activity linked to reduced cancer risk - new study
Loughborough UniversityPromising new research suggests a total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous activity that makes you huff and puff during daily tasks could reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 percent.
Released: 2-Aug-2023 8:45 AM EDT
Researchers discover evolutionary evidence in ultra-marathon runners
Loughborough UniversityThe brains of ultra-marathon runners taking part in gruelling long-distance races may hold clues about our evolutionary past, a new study has found.
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