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High levels of microplastics released from infant feeding bottles during formula prep

The research also indicates a strong relationship between heat and microplastic release, such that warmer liquids (formula or water used to sterilise bottles) result in far greater release, underlining the need for appropriate mitigation strategies and new plastic technologies.

19 Oct 2020

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How do you communicate when you have language learning difficulties?

Researchers are highlighting a unique study to mark International Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day.

16 Oct 2020

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The demon is in the detail – Trinity team discovers uniquely quantum effect in erasing information

The surprising discovery, which may have significant implications for the design of quantum computing chips, brings back to life the paradoxical “Maxwell’s demon”, which has tormented physicists for over 150 years.

16 Oct 2020

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Study finds athletes fear being judged as weak when they experience pain or injury

Researchers have undertaken the first multi-centred, international, qualitative study exploring the rower experience of sporting low back pain (LBP).

15 Oct 2020

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Zoologists uncover new example of rapid evolution in Southeast Asia – meet the Sulawesi Babblers

The zoologists have discovered that male and female Sulawesi Babblers (Pellorneum celebense, a species of bird) have evolved to attain different sizes on small islands, and in quick-fire time.

8 Oct 2020

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