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LightFest: illuminate your mind at a free festival exploring the wonders of light

Curious minds are invited on a journey of exploration in a free city centre festival exploring the wonders of light and how it illuminates and shapes the world around us.
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Understanding the genetic roots of aggressive childhood cancer: Research aims to improve Neuroblastoma treatment

Scientists have secured £1.5 million from Cancer Research UK (CRUK) to investigate the genetic secrets behind neuroblastoma - aiming to improve treatments for this aggressive childhood cancer.
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The Northern(ish) England Developmental Biology Meeting 2025

This British Society for Developmental Biology (BSDB) sponsored one day meeting will showcase all the exciting research in Developmental Biology being carried out in the Northern(ish) parts of England.
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Tiny grooves re-shape future of solar cell manufacturing

Flexible solar cells that do not contain any scarce and expensive elements are paving the way for the development of low cost, efficient solar energy according to new research by the ÌÇÐÄVlog.

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Using behaviour change science to help dog owners tackle pet obesity

Psychologist and behavior change expert Professor Thomas Webb and a team of researchers has developed a health pack to help owners manage their dogs’ weight.