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Key to tackle knife crime lies with doctors: Expert
Information about violent incidents should be shared by every hospital emergency department with local crime reduction agencies in order to tackle the problem of knife crime, says a leading expert in the British Medical Journal. ANI
The baffling phenomenon of UFO sightings over Britain
A doctor of psychology at Cardiff University claimed that he witnessed a UFO over the Brecon Beacons - the third reported sighting in Britain, following observations by the Army and police. ANI
Nanohorns could push immune system into action
A team of French and Italian researchers has claimed that nanohorns, a cone-shaped variety of carbon nanotubes, have the ability to trigger an immune response to fight infectious diseases and cancers. ANI
Formula proves todays the happiest day of the year!
Dump all your sorrows and spread smiles everywhere, for June 20 has been declared the Happiest Day of the year by a leading researcher at the University of Cardiffs Center for Lifelong Learning. ANI
BBC news branded too London specific by its governing body
The British Broadcasting Corporations (BBC) political coverage is biased in favour of stories about England, with an overemphasis on Westminster. ANI
Single antimicrobial swipe may halt march of MRSA superbug in hospitals
Disinfectant wipes that promise to eradicate MRSA from hospital wards have the potential to halt pathogens only if they are used for only one swipe, according to researchers at Cardiff University. ANI
Earthworms adaptability to contaminants can provide clues to fight soil pollution
A new research has revealed the molecular mechanisms by which earthworms adapt to exposure to soil contaminants, which can provide clues for dealing with soil pollution. ANI
Ancient Mexican crystal skulls in British, US museums may not be authentic
A British Museum skull that appears in Steven Spielbergs new film Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and a larger white quartz skull from the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC do not belong to ancient Mexico, according to new research. ANI
Students put off by geeky image of maths
Geeky image of mathematicians are preventing students from studying math or using the subject in later life, suggests a new study. ANI
Stem cells offer hope for arthritis patients
People who suffer from osteoarthritis may soon get some relief, for researchers at Cardiff University have now identified bone stem cells that may be worked upon for repairing the damaged cartilage, characteristic of the painful joint disease.Headed by Professor Charlie Archer from the Cardiff School of Biosciences, the research team has identified stem cells within articular cartilage of adults, which despite being unable to develop into any cell in the body like full stem cells, can successfully derive into chondrocytes, the cells that make up the bodys cartilage. ANI
A daily cuppa of black tea may help fight anthrax
Besides giving you the right kick start in the morning, your cuppa of black tea could be the latest defence against an anthrax attack, says a new study. ANI
New evidence of climate change may help explain mystery behind Antarctic ice sheet
Scientists have found new evidence of climate change that may help explain some of the mystery surrounding the appearance of the Antarctic ice sheet. ANI
Recycling exhaust heat may power green cars
Cardiff University engineers are considering developing a means to convert waste heat from car exhausts into electricity. ANI
Jan 21 is the most miserable day of the year!
If youre already down in the dumps, then today is most definitely not going to be your day, especially as Jan 21 has officially been declared the Most Miserable Day Of The Year. ANI
Researchers make breakthrough in breast cancer treatment
Researchers at the Tenovus Centre for Cancer Research at Cardiff University have made a breakthrough in breast cancer treatment by inhibiting the activity of a certain protein that can effectively relieve women who become resistant to breast cancer drugs. ANI
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