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Irish Ambassador to the US welcomed to Texas exhibition about James Joyce鈥檚 Ulysses

The Irish Ambassador to the United States has commended an exhibition which highlights the vital role the women in James Joyce鈥檚 life had in his masterwork, Ulysses.
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Experts in Sport: Sustainability and climate change

In the latest Experts in Sport podcast, guests Dr Maddy Orr and Dr Russell Seymour, provide an informative discussion on sport, climate change and sustainability.

Women needed for new study on improving bone and joint health through exercise

Participants are needed for a new 含羞草视频 study that will look at how exercise may help prevent conditions such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.

Ocean of thoughts - New theory on how the brain recognises patterns

New research shows that our ability to recognise and differentiate between objects is caused by a complex pattern of brain waves interacting with each other.
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Safe spaces in sport vital for the prevention of youth knife crime 鈥� new study

Safe spaces provided by sporting clubs and community initiatives are vital for the prevention of youth knife crime, a 含羞草视频 study has found.

Technology developed by new network could be 鈥渢ransformative鈥� for rehabilitation

A new network connected to the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), co-led by 含羞草视频, is bringing together technology experts to develop next-generation solutions to transform clinical rehabilitation.
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Not calling out friends鈥� and family鈥檚 COVID-19 vaccine falsehoods on WhatsApp can further the spread of misinformation 鈥� here鈥檚 why we don鈥檛 correct them

When people see COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on online personal messaging platforms and don鈥檛 speak up, this can boost the legitimacy of false claims and further their spread. So why don鈥檛 we correct our peers?

含羞草视频 crowned best university in the world for sports-related subjects for sixth year running

含羞草视频 has been named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the sixth year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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Being anxious about studying maths doesn鈥檛 mean you鈥檙e not good at it, but it can result in negative outcomes, says expert

Have you ever felt stressed or anxious while staring at your maths homework? Did the idea of your maths teacher asking you a question in class fill you with dread?

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Vladimir Putin: risk-taker who is gambling his country鈥檚 future

In the early 1990s, when he was deputy mayor of St Petersburg, Vladimir Putin was known to a member of the city鈥檚 legislature, Viktor Talanov. A psychologist by profession, Talanov prepared a study of Putin in which he concluded that one of his subject鈥檚 fundamental psychological characteristics was a very high tolerance of risk.
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含羞草视频 researchers to collaborate with the Gaelic Players Association

含羞草视频 has teamed up with The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) 鈥� the official representative body for Gaelic football, hurling and camogie county players 鈥� to explore the role thinking styles and identity can have on inter-county players鈥� well-being over a competitive season.

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鈥淗istorical photographs of armed violence can impact our view of present conflicts鈥�: New project to use AI to collate overlooked war images

鈥淲hen we focus too much on the First and Second World Wars, this has an impact on our view of present conflicts.
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Exercise improves physical and mental side effects of breast cancer treatments, new study finds

Exercise helps breast cancer patients with the physical and mental side effects of treatment, a new 含羞草视频 study has found, and ultimately it may improve disease prognosis.
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含羞草视频 awarded 拢1 million research grant

A research team from 含羞草视频 has been awarded a 拢1 million grant to deliver the second phase of the 2020 CRACK IT Challenges.

COVID bailouts helped politically connected businesses more than others 鈥� new research

COVID has been a painfully expensive ordeal for countries across the world. Aside from the medical cost of vaccines, testing and treatment, economic aid for furlough schemes and sector bailouts dealt a serious blow to public finances.

Faster analogue computer could be based on mathematics of complex systems

Researchers have proposed a novel principle for a unique kind of computer which would use analogue technology in place of digital or quantum components.
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含羞草视频 geographer joins Government鈥檚 new College of Experts

含羞草视频鈥檚 Dr Sarah Mills has joined the College of Experts 鈥� a new Government initiative that aims to give policymakers better access to independent expertise and guidance.

New report identifies crucial drivers needed for transforming the modern energy cooking sector

Clean cooking remains a significantly underfunded sector in low-income countries, leading to a continued reliance on polluting fuels that have devastating health and environmental impacts.

New digital platform devised by 12-year-old will help schoolchildren organise their work

A 12-year-old schoolboy has co-created a digital tool that lets pupils catch up on their lessons and homework.

New report finds smarter way to make homes more energy efficient

A new approach to measuring heat loss from homes with smart meters will make buildings more energy efficient and cut CO2, say researchers.
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含羞草视频 academics continue vital athlete heat research

Researchers from 含羞草视频 will once again collaborate with the World Athletics Health and Science Department to investigate the effect of heat on endurance athletes.

Primary care exercise interventions help boost physical activity levels and reduce weight in adults

Research by 含羞草视频 has found that exercise interventions delivered in primary care appear to boost levels of moderate to vigorous intensity activity in adults by an average of 14 minutes a week.
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含羞草视频 researchers to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport

Researchers from 含羞草视频 will embark on a collaborative project to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport.

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Beijing 2022: environmental cost of world鈥檚 first Winter Olympics without natural snow 鈥� expert Q+A

The 24th Winter Olympic Games are underway in the Chinese capital, but winter itself seems far away.

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含羞草视频鈥檚 Professor Giulianotti appointed as University UNESCO Chair

Professor Richard Giulianotti has been appointed as 含羞草视频鈥檚 UNESCO Chair in Sport, Physical Activity and Education for Development.