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Why your migraine might be making you crave a large Coke and fries

Professor of Neuroscience Amanda Ellison explains the science behind a new TikTok trend for handling migraines.
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Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration mass – here’s what to expect

A service rich in symbolism, Leo XIV’s inauguration mass this Sunday (18 May) will mark the start of what is likely to be a highly consequential papacy. Dr William Crozier, Duns Scotus Assistant Professor in Franciscan Studies, in our Department of Theology and Religion/Centre for Catholic Studies, tells us more.
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The Climate Fiction Prize 2025: the five shortlisted books reviewed by experts.

Five novels have been shortlisted for the 2025 Climate Fiction Prize. Academics, including Associate Professor in African Literature Louisa Egbunike, review the finalists ahead of the announcement of the winner on May 14.
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Medetomidine: what you need to know about the animal sedative turning up in opioid deaths

Professor of Pharmacology Paul Chazot explains how a deadly drug started circulating in the US illicit drug market, and what makes it so dangerous.
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Now is the time for responsible and courageous truth tellers to make ourselves clear and heard

Professor Karen O'Brien, our Vice-Chancellor, spoke to the 2025 Sir Harry Evans Investigative Journalism Summit on the importance of truth seeking and truth telling. This is her speech.
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Bronze-age Britain traded tin with the Mediterranean, shows new study – settling a two-century debate

Dr Benjamin Roberts and Dr Alan Williams of the Department of Archaeology share findings from their new study published in the journal Antiquity.
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Strategic patience is the smartest response to Trump’s tariffs

By refusing to be drawn into a trade war, Europe can protect itself from further damage and demonstrate the futility of unilateral tariffs, writes Josh Fenton, PhD candidate in marketing at Durham University Business School.
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder harms relationships for both sufferers and their partners – new study

Assistant Professor in Psychology Sophie Hodgetts explains the findings from her groundbreaking research on PMDD.
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VE Day 1945: spontaneous joy, confusion and demotic humour

Professor Tim Luckhurst reflects on how Britain celebrated Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) in 1945, and how British newspapers reported the celebrations.
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Our ape cousins show us empathy has deep evolutionary roots – new research

Dr Jake Brooker and Professor Zanna Clay of the Department of Psychology cover their research showing the softer side of apes.
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Reimagining the Future of the Health Workforce

Professor of Sociology Brian Castellani delivered an opening address at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Europe Symposium on Health Workforce Modelling for Action. The theme of the symposium was ‘Workforce Futures Reimagined’ and took place in Copenhagen on 28-30 April.
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Jordan joins regional push to sideline Islamist opposition

Associate Professor in Politics and Islam Rory McCarthy responds to news of Jordan's crackdown on the Islamist opposition.
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