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Plants are flowering earlier than ever - here's how they sense the season's
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In a new article for The Conversation, Paul Ashton Head of Biology, explains how plants can sense the seasons and are blooming early.
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Drinking olive oil: a health and beauty elixir or celebrity fad in a shot glass?
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In a new article for The Conversation, Hazel Flight Programme Lead for Nutrition and Health at Edge Hill University has delved into one of the latest TikTok trends.
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Learning music the informal way some popular musicians do could inspire more school students
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In a new article for The Conversation, Anna Mariguddi, Lecturer in Education (music specialist), discusses music subjects that are on the decline and how we can inspire school students.
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Edge Hill University-led children’s mental health project wins huge funding boost
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A new Edge Hill University-led mental health project for children and young people has won £2.5m.
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Understanding the psychology of substance misuse and applied psychopharmacology
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Professor of Psychology Philip Murphy shares an insight with us into his innovative research in psychopharmacology and substance use.
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Why the teenagers who murdered Brianna Ghey should have remained anonymous
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In a new article for The Conversation, Dr Sean Creaney, senior lecturer in criminology, discusses the decision to name Brianna Ghey's killers.
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'Sexualised' Jesus causes outrage in Spain – but Christians have long been fascinated by Christ's body
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In a new article for the Conversation, Chris Greenough, Reader in Social Sciences, adds some context to the reaction to an image of Jesus used to promote Holy Week in Seville
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How teenagers navigate the nuances of social media - and what adults can learn from them
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In a new article for The Conversation, Lynda Kaye, Associate Head of Psychology, looks at teenage use of different channels on social media
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Rishi Sunak's reputation for being tetchy has been seen in previous prime ministers - and it doesn't end well
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In a new article for The Conversation Ben Williams Associate Tutor in Politics and Social Sciences at Edge Hill University highlights Rishi Sunak's reputation for being tetchy.
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Peter Bone kicked out of parliament for violence and sexual misconduct: how recall petitions work
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In a new article for The Conversation Politics Lead Paula Keaveney explains the ways in which an MPs constituents can remove them.
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