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Scientists monitor meerkats’ response to returning zoo visitors
1 March 2021Meerkats that may be used to interacting with visitors in zoos responded positively but cautiously to the sudden return of people after the first COVID-19 lockdown ended, a new study suggests.
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Supreme Court rules that Uber drivers are workers
18 February 2021Tom Vickers reflects on the latest Supreme Court running on Uber Drivers' claims to be 'workers'
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/02/supreme-court-rules-that-uber-drivers-are-workers-a-step-forward-but-more-changes-are-needed
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DNA from 360,000-year-old bone reveals oldest non-permafrost genome and a new evolutionary history for extinct cave bear
17 February 2021Scientists have successfully sequenced the genome of an extinct cave bear using a 360,000-year-old bone – the oldest genome of any organism from a non-permafrost environment.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/02/dna-from-360,000-year-old-bone-reveals-oldest-non-permafrost-genome-and-a-new-evolutionary-history-for-extinct-cave-bear
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Research suggests change to formal volunteering during pandemic
15 February 2021New research has showcased a mixed picture on the time and the availability of volunteers during the pandemic. According to the latest results of the Covid-19 Voluntary Sector Impact Barometer, 40% of the 710 respondents have experienced a decrease in the amount of unpaid time contributed by volunteers since March with just 27% reporting an increase.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/02/research-suggests-change-to-volunteering-commitment-during-pandemic
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Digital platforms could enable monitoring of mental health crises in real-time, say researchers
11 February 2021Research published today shows how digital providers are coming together to support the mental health needs of millions of users unable to access traditional services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/02/digital-platforms-could-enable-monitoring-of-mental-health-crises-in-real-time,-say-researchers
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14 could be peak age for believing in conspiracy theories
9 February 2021Belief in conspiracy theories is heightened as adolescents reach 14 years of age, reveals new research involving Nottingham Trent University (NTU).
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/02/14-could-be-peak-age-for-believing-in-conspiracy-theories
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Strong family bonds can both help and hinder recovery from extreme life events
8 February 2021A new study has revealed that strong family bonds are vital in coping with the distress and challenges of extreme life events but supporting each other through tough times can also lead to collective suffering.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/02/strong-family-bonds-can-both-help-and-hinder-recovery-from-extreme-life-events
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Personality traits of people living and working within regions impact on economic success
29 January 2021The culture and personality traits of people living and working within a city or region can influence its economic success by combining to determine the potential for human agency – the capability to act and make a change – according to new research.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/01/personality-traits-of-people-living-and-working-within-regions-impact-on-economic-success
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Almost half of cats kept indoors, with urbanisation and fears over pet safety driving the increase, study suggests
27 January 2021Almost half of domestic cats are being kept solely indoors, with the number expected to grow, a new study suggests.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/01/almost-half-of-cats-kept-indoors,-with-urbanisation-and-fears-over-pet-safety-driving-the-increase,-study-suggests
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Spitting cobras show snake venom can evolve for defence
25 January 2021Snake venom evolution is associated with a role in defence, rather than the wide consensus that it has been driven solely for capturing prey, according to a new study involving Nottingham Trent University.
ntu.ac.uk/about-us/news/news-articles/2021/01/spitting-cobras-show-snake-venom-can-evolve-for-defence