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The Changing Science of Ageing: New Perspectives on the Biology of Growing Older

1 August 2026

As recently as the mid-20th century, ageing was described by Nobel Prize laureate Peter Medawar as “an unsolved problem in biology”. Today, researchers can analyse the activity of thousands of genes in individual cells and…

Study Shows How the Adolescent Brain Reshapes Memory

24 July 2026

Scientists have long known that the brain continues developing well beyond the teenage years, with important changes in decision-making, emotional…

Scientists Design “Ageing Clocks” to Predict Age-Related Decline

24 May 2026

Ageing is a complex biological process, and accurately measuring how the body declines over time has long challenged scientists. People…

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Mental Wellness

Spending More Time With Cats Linked to Improved Mood Among Owners

24 October 2026

A cat curling up on its owner’s lap, purring softly while being stroked, may offer more than a comforting moment. New research suggests that spending time physically close to cats is associated with more positive…

Study Reveals How Positive Parenting Shapes Children’s Happiness and Mental Health

16 October 2026

A child’s ability to find happiness in everyday life may begin taking shape long before adolescence. From a parent’s encouraging…

Daily Walking May Help Protect Mental Health in Young Adolescents

7 October 2026

Simply moving more throughout the day may be linked to better mental health as young people enter adolescence. A large…

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Health and Medicine

A New Way to Manage Pain: Combining Eye Tracking and Virtual Reality

25 October 2026

For people living with chronic pain, relief could one day come from a virtual world that responds to their needs simply by watching their eyes. Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have discovered…