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Bath engineers are building a tiny, multi‑organ 'organ‑on‑a‑chip' to explore how diabetes may affect the brain. The project could unlock why glucose levels raise dementia risk and help find new treatments, faster: shorturl.at/1Vps0

Our researchers have developed a new family of potential antimalarials that target an enzyme called aminopeptidase P. The work paves the way for designing more effective antimalarial drugs with fewer side effects. https://bit.ly/4f5fcJj

Two University of Bath engineering alumni named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list: tinyurl.com/525ek76a Amaury van Trappen de Buggenoms and Thomas Santini are named for their work developing greener alternatives to fossil-based plastics and next-gen autonomous bodyguard satellites, respectively.

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Prickly pear today, plant-based polymer tomorrow? tinyurl.com/mrx2sj4k Bath researchers have found natural honeycomb fibres inside the cacti's pads could be used to reinforce low‑carbon composite materials. Proof that the future of sustainable construction might be a little more... sharp-thinking.

Bath’s pioneering net zero planning policy is already reshaping building design in the historic city. Early results show strong support and real change, but challenges around cost, awareness and delivery still need tackling: tinyurl.com/y4zzaa7t

Bath researchers harness fungi to turn hard‑to‑recycle materials into low‑carbon insulation, making construction a little more green and a lot more fun(gi): shorturl.at/9i2E7

Being bright doesn’t bring equal life chances: read this new study from Professor Chris Dawson that shows childhood disadvantage halves the trust benefits of intelligence in adulthood tinyurl.com/32dpfy7d #childhood #intelligence #psychology #poverty #deprivation #trust

Why do peacocks have such impressive tail feathers compared with their female counterparts? Our scientists have been investigating bird species with a skewed sex ratio to see how it shapes social behaviour, including promiscuity and parenting roles. 🦚 www.bath.ac.uk/announcement...

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@kityates.bsky.social explains why you're more likely to get a cancer diagnosis if you've been in a car crash. theconversation.com/what-kevin-k...

Bath students are working with St Stephen’s Church in Lansdown to reduce emissions and rethink how the space serves the community: tinyurl.com/4rcvdnp6 They're using 3D scanning and local insights to help tackle challenges such as rising energy costs and underused space.

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University of Bath News & Media

Kevin Keegan’s cancer diagnosis and a surprising statistical quirk. What car crashes, shark attacks and workplace safety have in common.

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What Kevin Keegan’s cancer diagnosis reveals about how we find disease