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European Astronaut Centre is set for a significant expansion in Cologne

The European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne is preparing for a new growth phase as plans move forward for a new building that will significantly increase its capacity and strengthen its role at the heart of Europe’s space exploration efforts.

Cancer not down to ‘bad luck’, suggests new study

A new study suggests that cancer is not largely down to bad luck but overwhelmingly a result of environmental factors… The study in the journal...

UK employment reaches new record high

According to the Department for Work & Pensions, the UK employment rate has reached a new record high of 73.9 per cent… Over half a...

Make tackling childhood obesity your new year’s resolution urges royal college

A year on from their last article in AG, Prof Russell Viner, Officer for Health Promotion at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child...

Benefits for UK fishermen following tough negotiations in Europe

Reforms to the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy will lead to improvements in fish stocks, substantial quota increases and a more profitable industry, the government...

NUS survey finds students experience mental health issues

The majority of students experience mental health issues, but do not seek help for their problems, it has emerged… A new survey from the National...

Tax-raising powers for local authorities should increase

A think tank has called for the government to give local authorities more power to amend taxes and raise revenue… A report from think tank...

Working towards eliminating childhood cancer

Worldwide, childhood cancer affects approximately 250,000 new children each year, for reasons unknown the incidence is rising...

Medical image analysis

Medical imaging plays a critical role for diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up and also in biomedical research.

Failing children’s services face tough measures

Children’s services that are failing could be taken over by high-performing councils and charities if they show no sign of improvement… Local authority social services...

Probiotics on poultry gut health research

The chicken industry has become one of the fastest growing livestock industries around the world due to the demand for high quality protein by...

Birmingham council boss criticises austerity

The newly-elected leader of Birmingham City Council has lambasted government austerity measures as he faces making £250m in cuts… The new head of Birmingham City...

EU agriculture industry needs greater innovation

Leading agriculture and food organisations have reiterated the call for a greater push to increase innovation within the sector… Innovation should be considered during every...

IAG boss criticises Heathrow Airport expansion farce

The head of IAG Willie Walsh has expressed his frustration at the Heathrow/Gatwick expansion plans after more delays were announced earlier this week… Expanding Britain’s...

The benefits of bringing 3D printing into the classroom

Wyn Griffiths, Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University outlines how 3D printing can bring excellent benefits for both students and teachers into the classroom…  3D printers are...

Philosophy within social/educational research

Dr Kevin J Flint, Reader in Education  at Nottingham Trent University discusses philosophy within social and educational research

Multi-million pound energy efficiency programme for NHS Tayside

Investors have committed £15.4m funding to a new energy efficiency project for NHS Tayside… Aviva Investors have committed £15.4m to a new energy efficiency project...

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