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Why chocolate feels so good? It's down to lubrication

Published
Friday 13th January, 2023
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Working with business
Health
Science

Scientists have decoded the physical process that takes place in the mouth when chocolate is eaten, as it changes from a solid into a smooth emulsion that many people find totally irresistible.

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Vice-Chancellor’s latest blog

Published
Tuesday 20th December, 2022
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University

Professor Simone Buitendijk’s latest blog consider how faith in life, and in our individual and collective strength, can help in uncertain and difficult times.

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Impressive results with long COVID pacing trial

Published
Saturday 17th December, 2022
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Science
Health

A pacing rehabilitation programme that helps people with long COVID reduce their symptoms and increase activity levels has shown “impressive” results, say scientists.

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UK needs to use phosphorus sustainably

Published
Friday 16th December, 2022
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Environment
Working with business

Phosphorus use in the UK needs to be better managed and used in a much more sustainable way to reduce river pollution and increase resilience over rising fertiliser prices, say researchers.

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