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UK University Professor Finds Extremely Rare, Venomous Centipede In Toilet
A rare, venomous centipede has been discovered in Nottinghamshire, England, for the first time. The discovery was made at the home of University of Leicester academic Dr Richard Jones.
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Saturn's Aurorae Fuelled by Planet's High-Altitude Winds, Research States
An aurora is a beautiful display of natural lights in the sky, usually seen near the North and South Poles at night. Scientists have long believed that aurorae are created when the solar winds interact with the Earth's magnetic field — when streams of electrified particles emitted by the Sun are trapped in the magnetic field of the Earth.
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Nearly 5 Deaths Per Minute In India Due To Fossil Fuels Burning: Report
India has the highest number of premature deaths in the world due to emissions from burning fossil fuels, according to a new study published in the Environmental Research journal, conducted by researchers at Harvard University, University of Birmingham and the University of Leicester and University College London.
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Possible Evidence Of Julius Caesar's UK Invasion Site Unearthed
Archaeologists have discovered what they believe is the first evidence of Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain, the University of Leicester announced Tuesday.
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High Blood Sugar May Cause Heart Attack Complications: Study
An increased level of sugar in blood can affect the contraction of blood vessels, with potentially dangerous effects on the heart and blood pressure, a new study has warned.
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Black Holes Could Grow as Large as 50 Billion Suns: Study
Professor Andrew King from the University of Leicester in the UK explored supermassive black holes at the centre of galaxies
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Black Holes Could Grow As Large As 50 Billion Suns, Says Study
Black holes at the heart of galaxies could swell to 50 billion times the mass of the Sun before losing the discs of gas they rely on to sustain themselves, according to a new study.
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New Blood Cancer Drug Shows Promise in Clinical Trial
A new drug can help patients with blood cancers who are resistant to current chemotherapy lead a normal and active life, show results of an international clinical trial, a first-in-man study of the drug.
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King Richard III Died Painfully on Battlefield: Paper
England's King Richard III might well have lost his kingdom for a horse.
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New Research Solves Plant Sex Mystery
In a breakthrough, a team of biologists has solved a mystery surrounding how plants have sex.
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Humans drove orangutans to leave trees for ground
Our male ancestors inspired orangutans to get down from the trees and spend more time on the ground to help them cope better with the forest degradation challenges, finds a study.
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2,000 extra steps a day cuts cardiovascular risk by eight per cent
People with a glucose-tolerance problem - a driver of diabetes and cardiovascular disease - can cut the risk of heart attack by walking an additional 2,000 steps per day.
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Red Wine Chemical May Protect Against Cancer
A chemical found in red wine remains effective at fighting cancer even after the body's metabolism has converted it into other compounds, a new study has claimed.Researchers at the University of Leicester's Department of Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine...
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Britain's cat DNA database helps convict killer
A newly created DNA database of British cats has helped convict a killer, illustrating how even pets' genetic material can be a boon to forensic scientists.
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Are Students Finally Learning to Cook?
Could organic veg boxes and MasterChef classes turn students on to good food?'I would probably go for the Super Noodles. Or the peanut butter." I'm in a corner shop in the University of Leicester's student quarter with three undergraduates, here to buy...
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UK University Professor Finds Extremely Rare, Venomous Centipede In Toilet
A rare, venomous centipede has been discovered in Nottinghamshire, England, for the first time. The discovery was made at the home of University of Leicester academic Dr Richard Jones.
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Saturn's Aurorae Fuelled by Planet's High-Altitude Winds, Research States
An aurora is a beautiful display of natural lights in the sky, usually seen near the North and South Poles at night. Scientists have long believed that aurorae are created when the solar winds interact with the Earth's magnetic field — when streams of electrified particles emitted by the Sun are trapped in the magnetic field of the Earth.
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Nearly 5 Deaths Per Minute In India Due To Fossil Fuels Burning: Report
India has the highest number of premature deaths in the world due to emissions from burning fossil fuels, according to a new study published in the Environmental Research journal, conducted by researchers at Harvard University, University of Birmingham and the University of Leicester and University College London.
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Possible Evidence Of Julius Caesar's UK Invasion Site Unearthed
Archaeologists have discovered what they believe is the first evidence of Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain, the University of Leicester announced Tuesday.
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High Blood Sugar May Cause Heart Attack Complications: Study
An increased level of sugar in blood can affect the contraction of blood vessels, with potentially dangerous effects on the heart and blood pressure, a new study has warned.
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Black Holes Could Grow as Large as 50 Billion Suns: Study
Professor Andrew King from the University of Leicester in the UK explored supermassive black holes at the centre of galaxies
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Black Holes Could Grow As Large As 50 Billion Suns, Says Study
Black holes at the heart of galaxies could swell to 50 billion times the mass of the Sun before losing the discs of gas they rely on to sustain themselves, according to a new study.
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New Blood Cancer Drug Shows Promise in Clinical Trial
A new drug can help patients with blood cancers who are resistant to current chemotherapy lead a normal and active life, show results of an international clinical trial, a first-in-man study of the drug.
-
King Richard III Died Painfully on Battlefield: Paper
England's King Richard III might well have lost his kingdom for a horse.
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New Research Solves Plant Sex Mystery
In a breakthrough, a team of biologists has solved a mystery surrounding how plants have sex.
-
Humans drove orangutans to leave trees for ground
Our male ancestors inspired orangutans to get down from the trees and spend more time on the ground to help them cope better with the forest degradation challenges, finds a study.
-
2,000 extra steps a day cuts cardiovascular risk by eight per cent
People with a glucose-tolerance problem - a driver of diabetes and cardiovascular disease - can cut the risk of heart attack by walking an additional 2,000 steps per day.
-
Red Wine Chemical May Protect Against Cancer
A chemical found in red wine remains effective at fighting cancer even after the body's metabolism has converted it into other compounds, a new study has claimed.Researchers at the University of Leicester's Department of Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine...
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Britain's cat DNA database helps convict killer
A newly created DNA database of British cats has helped convict a killer, illustrating how even pets' genetic material can be a boon to forensic scientists.
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Are Students Finally Learning to Cook?
Could organic veg boxes and MasterChef classes turn students on to good food?'I would probably go for the Super Noodles. Or the peanut butter." I'm in a corner shop in the University of Leicester's student quarter with three undergraduates, here to buy...
