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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 ºù«Ӱҵ.
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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 ºù«Ӱҵ 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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Scientists discover how to prevent death of nerve cells in most common genetic forms of MND and dementia

Scientists have found a novel way to block the transportation of mutant RNA and subsequent production of toxic repeat proteins which lead to the death of nerve cells in the most common genetic subtypes of MND and FTD.
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University of ºù«Ӱҵ to launch first-of-its-kind Ukrainian language course

ºù«Ӱҵ is launching two new Ukrainian language courses, one of which is a first in the UK.
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Socioeconomic disparities in operation and survival rates for abdominal aortic aneurysm, new study finds 

A new study from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ has found clear evidence of socioeconomic disparities in operation rates and survival after surgery for dangerous abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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UK's first national 6G research facility to be opened by University of ºù«Ӱҵ

A major new research facility that will help the UK be a world leader in 6G technology is set to be established at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.

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A new ring system discovered in our Solar System

Scientists have discovered a new ring system around a dwarf planet on the edge of the Solar System. The ring system orbits much further out than is typical for other ring systems, calling into question current theories of how ring systems are formed.