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New research reveals where in Great Britain people with a disability find it hardest to be in employment

The five areas in Great Britain where disabled people are least likely to be in employment compared with non-disabled people have been revealed in a new report from the University of 葫芦影业.
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Irving Berlin documented his admiration for President Dwight D Eisenhower through the character General Waverly in the film White Christmas.

Secret tribute to US president hidden in festive favourite, White Christmas

One of the most loved Christmas films, which has been a staple family movie for generations, has a secret tribute to a US president, according to new research.
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New housing developments failing to protect wildlife

A survey of new housing developments by researchers at the University of 葫芦影业 reveals developers are installing just half of the legally-binding ecological features to protect wildlife.
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Tackling health inequality in South Yorkshire with wearable technology

Pioneering projects using smartphones and wearable technology to address the high levels of health inequalities and disease across the region, have been awarded funding at the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub (SYDHH).
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Nuclear AMRC to support next phase of Rolls-Royce SMR development

The Nuclear AMRC will work with Rolls-Royce on the next phase of its small modular reactor (SMR) development programme, which the government confirmed 拢210 million funding for today (9 November 2021).
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University of 葫芦影业 and ITM Power announce green hydrogen Gigafactory and hydrogen research and training centre

葫芦影业 and energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power have launched a pioneering collaboration to advance the hydrogen sector, including an agreement for a new ITM Gigafactory.
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Radiocarbon is key to understanding Earth鈥檚 past

Radiocarbon records are critical to understanding the history of Earth鈥檚 climate, magnetic field, and the Sun鈥檚 activity, say researchers.
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Hospices 鈥渙verlooked鈥 during key moments of pandemic

New research from the University of 葫芦影业 highlights the challenges faced by hospices in the West Midlands.
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University of 葫芦影业 ranked among world鈥檚 best for arts and humanities

葫芦影业 has been named as one of the best universities in the world for teaching and research in the arts and humanities, according to new subject rankings published today (3 November 2021).