- Methane emissions from dairy farms may be 5 times greater than official statistics suggest. If captured and turned into biogas, emitted methane could be worth more than £400m a year and reduce emissions equivalent to 5.8% of global temperature rise budget, to keep temperatures to 1.5 ◦C of warming. https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/article/converting-methane-emissions-from-dairy-farms-to-biogas-could-save-more-than-ps400m-a-year-in-fuel-costs 27 comments science
- Vaccination halves risk of long Covid largest study to date shows. Research found that people who had been vaccinated had significantly less risk - almost half the risk - of developing long Covid compared to unvaccinated participants https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/vaccination-halves-risk-of-long-covid-largest-study-to-date-shows 670 comments science
- Overweight women most likely to suffer long covid. The study is one of the largest studies on long Covid in the UK. It shows that having a higher BMI is linked with the condition, and that women are more likely to experience long Covid than men. https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/overweight-women-most-likely-to-suffer-long-covid 531 comments science
- Research found that zinc was vital to evolution of complex life in polar oceans, without it the oceans would be deprived of life more biologically complex than bacteria. Because zinc have enabled photosynthesis under the extreme polar conditions of low temperatures and strong seasonality of light https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/zinc-vital-to-evolution-of-complex-life-in-polar-oceans 11 comments science
- Faecal transplants reverse hallmarks of ageing https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/faecal-transplants-reverse-hallmarks-of-ageing 99 comments science
- Major study reveals the lasting impact of covid lockdowns. Researchers found those who were better off at the start of the pandemic demonstrated faster adaptation and were more able to respond positively to restrictions, for example by taking to online exercise classes. https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/major-study-reveals-the-lasting-impact-of-covid-lockdowns 19 comments science
- Covid pandemic responsible for substantial decrease in mental wellbeing. Researchers shows a prolonged detrimental impact on mental health. And the research team fear that people’s mental wellbeing could get worse with repeated outbreaks of the pandemic in the longer term. https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/covid-pandemic-responsible-for-substantial-decrease-in-mental-wellbeing 14 comments science
- A medication originally used for patients with diabetes is the first to help people with heart failure and could revolutionize treatment. This is the first medication that can provide a benefit to a previously untreatable group of patients – in terms of heart-related deaths or hospitalization. https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/the-diabetes-medication-that-could-revolutionise-heart-failure-treatment 8 comments science
- Dietary restriction is associated with longer life and better health in many organisms, including humans. Now researchers have found that switching from a restricted diet to eating as much as you like could be beneficial for reproduction in later life. https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/how-eating-less-in-early-life-could-help-with-reproduction-later-on 9 comments science
- The amount of people suffering some form of psychological distress rose by almost 50 per cent during the peak of the pandemic’s first wave in April 2020, compared to 2019 figures. Levels of psychological distress had moved back towards pre-pandemic levels by the end of the first wave in July 2020. https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/mental-health-inequalities-broadened-in-covid-19-first-wave 8 comments science
- Coastal populations are experiencing relative sea-level rise up to four times faster than the global average. Coastal inhabitants are living with an average sea level rise of 7.8 mm - 9.9 mm per year over the past twenty years, compared with a global average rise of 2.6mm a year. https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/sea-level-rise-up-to-four-times-global-average-for-coastal-communities 15 comments science
- Coastal populations are experiencing relative sea-level rise up to four times faster than the global average. Coastal inhabitants are living with an average sea level rise of 7.8 mm - 9.9 mm per year over the past twenty years, compared with a global average rise of 2.6mm a year. https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/sea-level-rise-up-to-four-times-global-average-for-coastal-communities 6 comments science
- Herd immunity may not be achievable even with high vaccine uptake https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/herd-immunity-may-not-be-achievable-even-with-high-vaccine-uptake 16 comments europe
- “Comparison is the thief of joy”. Relative deprivation, the belief that your situation is worse than others, or that others are doing better than you, can trigger anger and resentment, and is associated with risk taking behavior like gambling. Having hope for the future is protective against this. https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/how-hope-can-make-you-happier-with-your-lot?t=au 1315 comments science
- How hope can make you happier with your lot - "Having hope for the future could protect people from risky behaviours such as drinking and gambling – according to new research from the University of East Anglia." https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/how-hope-can-make-you-happier-with-your-lot 4 comments science
- Losing a few kilograms in weight almost halves people’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes – according to a study. These findings are important as they show that a ‘real-world’ lifestyle programme really can make a difference in helping people reduce their risk of Type 2 (adult onset) diabetes. https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/a-few-kilograms-weight-loss-nearly-halves-the-risk-of-diabetes 38 comments science
- Human emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O) — a greenhouse gas 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide (CO2) — increased by 30 per cent between 1980 and 2016. The study involved 57 scientists from 48 institutions in 14 countries. https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/n2o-emissions-pose-an-increasing-climate-threat-finds-breakthrough-study 15 comments science
- Fecal transplants could restore cognitive decline among the elderly. Study shows fecal transplants from older to younger mice altered gut microbiome, which in turn impacted spatial learning and memory. Researchers hope it could also be used as a therapy to restore cognitive function in older people. https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/could-a-poo-transplant-one-day-be-the-secret-of-eternal-youth- 3 comments science
- Study reveals impact of centuries of human activity in American tropics. More than half of the species in local 'assemblages' - sets of co-existing species - of medium and large mammals living in the Neotropics of Meso and South America have died out since the 1500s. https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/study-reveals-impact-of-centuries-of-human-activity-in-american-tropics 10 comments science
- Large proportion of NHS health workers may already have COVID-19 with only mild symptoms. https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/large-proportion-of-nhs-workers-may-have-already-had-covid-19 3 comments science
- The last remaining habitat for several endangered bird species in Europe could reduce by up to 50 per cent in the next century as farmers convert land to more profitable crops and meet increased demand for products such as olive oil and wine. http://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/study-reveals-scale-of-habitat-loss-for-endangered-birds 8 comments science
- Over the next few decades, acting to reduce climate change is expected to cost much less than the damage otherwise inflicted by climate change on people, infrastructure and ecosystems http://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/investments-to-address-climate-change-are-good-business 10 comments science
- Study reveals the emotional journey of a digital detox while travelling - UEA https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/study-reveals-the-emotional-journey-of-a-digital-detox-while-travelling 6 comments science
- Study finds honesty varies significantly between countries - Estimated human dishonesty ranged from 3.4% in the UK to 70% in China. In the quizz, respondents in Japan were the most honest people while Turkish people were the least honest http://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/study-finds-honesty-varies-significantly-between-countries 49 comments europe
- Being the target of workplace bullying not only leads to health-related problems but can also cause victims to behave badly themselves, suggests a new study (n=1,019). http://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/study-examines-consequences-of-workplace-bullying 5 comments science
- Research shows impact of poverty on children’s brain activity - Children from lower-income backgrounds, where mothers also had a low level of education, had weaker brain activity and were more likely to be distracted, finds a new study based on children from rural India and Midwest America. http://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/research-shows-impact-of-poverty-on-children-s-brain-activity 41 comments science
- Children develop PTSD when they ‘overthink’ their trauma - "A new study shows that children are more likely to suffer PTSD if they think their reaction to a traumatic event is not 'normal'." http://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/children-develop-ptsd-when-they-overthink-their-trauma 137 comments science
- Children are more likely to suffer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) if they think their reaction to traumatic events is not 'normal'. They perceived their symptoms as being a sign that something was seriously and permanently wrong with them, they didn't trust other people as much http://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/children-develop-ptsd-when-they-overthink-their-trauma 7 comments science
- New research reveals that people are more likely to change jobs when they are younger and well educated, and not necessarily because they are more open to a new experience (N = 503). http://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/age-and-education-affect-job-changes-study-finds 952 comments science
- Living close to nature and spending time outside has wide-ranging health benefits - Exposure to greenspace reduces the risk of type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature death, preterm birth, stress, and high blood pressure, suggests 143 studies involving over 290 million people. https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/it-s-official-spending-time-outside-is-good-for-you 28 comments science
- China's emissions reversal cause for 'cautious optimism' says study. As part of the Paris Agreement, China pledged to peak its CO2 emissions by 2030. In fact, China may already have fulfilled this commitment, with emissions peaking in 2013 and declining in each year from 2014 to 2016 https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/china-s-emissions-reversal-cause-for-cautious-optimism-says-study 6 comments science
- Ex-smokers may not be able to resist lighting up again in order to recover a sense of 'who they are'. New findings suggest that smokers who have quit often relapse because they want to recapture a sense of lost social identity. And that many ex-smokers experience quitting as a 'loss'. http://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/ex-smokers-crave-lost-identity-study-shows 87 comments science
- Normalisation of ‘plus-size’ risks hidden danger of obesity http://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/normalisation-of-plus-size-risks-hidden-danger-of-obesity-study-finds 15 comments nottheonion
- Normalisation of ‘plus-size’ risks hidden danger of obesity https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/normalisation-of-plus-size-risks-hidden-danger-of-obesity-study-finds 74 comments science
- When warming is limited to 1.5°C as compared with 2°C, numbers of species projected to lose >50% of their range are reduced by ~66% in insects and by ~50% in plants and vertebrates. Current pledges, under the Paris Agreement corresponding to ~3.2°C warming. https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/climate-change-risk-for-half-of-plant-and-animal-species-in-biodiversity-hot-spots 8 comments science
- New research confirms dramatic decrease in oxygen in the Gulf of Oman. The affected area is the size of Scotland and growing, making it the largest and thickest "dead zone" in the world. http://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/growing-dead-zone-confirmed-by-underwater-robots-in-the-gulf-of-oman 4 comments science
- Study predicts that aridification would emerge over about 20% to 30% of the world’s land surface by the time the global mean temperature change reaches 2ºC https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/study-predicts-a-significantly-drier-world-at-2-c 4 comments science
- Study finds honesty varies significantly between countries: "estimated dishonesty in the coin flip ranged from 3.4 per cent in the UK to 70 per cent in China. In the quiz, respondents in Japan were the most honest, followed by the UK, while those in Turkey were the least truthful." https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/-/study-finds-honesty-varies-significantly-between-countries 75 comments europe
- Walking or cycling to work improves wellbeing, University of East Anglia researchers find http://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2014/September/active-commuting-benefits 4 comments bicycling
- Researchers have discovered how the beneficial bacteria in our guts communicate with our own cells: This is a key step in understanding how our bodies maintain close relationship our gut bacteria population that plays crucial roles in maintaining our health, fighting infection and digesting food https://www.uea.ac.uk/mac/comm/media/press/2014/february/bacteria-ifr-collaboration 26 comments science