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Researchers find genetic differences between strains of a blood cancer-triggering virus can alter its activity
Scientists have found that differences in the genetic sequence of two strains of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can alter the way the virus behaves.
Parliamentary report highlights Sussex scientists' push for coherent approach to global sustainability goals
Evidence from the Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP) has been referenced in a report by the International Development Select Committee.
Climate change poses greater risk to global development than climate action does
Climate change threatens nearly all UN SDGs but well-planned climate mitigation and adaptation would contribute to achieving 80 percent of targets.
Science Minister comes to campus to announce funding for two University of Sussex quantum groups
Chris Skidmore MP, the Minister for Science, came to the University of Sussex to announce fresh funding for two of our quantum groups
Report urges shift to small-scale farming post-Brexit to halt wildlife decline & produce sustainable food
Allotments & small-scale farming after Brexit could provide abundant food & help solve the environmental crisis, according to new report.
Quantum leap forward at Sussex for electric car batteries
Physicists use quantum sensors to take a live image of the inside of a car battery from outside for first time
Citizen scientists wanted to record sightings of mammals by waterways across the UK
Members of the public are being asked to record sightings of mammals by waterways across the UK, in an effort to help future conservation efforts.
Shifting the focus: energy demand in a net-zero carbon UK
CREDS launches first major report advising demand-side change has a major role to play in delivering an affordable, net-zero carbon energy system.
Tasting words and seeing music in colour…synaesthesia comes to Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
Psychologists at the University of Sussex are holding an exhibition about synaesthesia at the Royal Society’s prestigious Summer Science Exhibition.
Preventing podo: Researchers discuss aims to eliminate devastating condition in new podcast
Gail Davey and Melanie Newport (BSMS) have discussed their efforts to eliminate podoconiosis, the devastating tropical disease, in a new podcast.
Prophet and Loss: How the local strength of faith can impact a company’s ethical behaviour
Companies are less likely to engage in unethical accounting practices when their headquarters are in areas of high religious observance.
US immigration judges make harsher decisions when they ‘feel the heat’
The hotter the day the more likely immigration judges are to make harsher decisions, a new study co-authored by a Sussex economics professor reveals.
Snails show that variety is the key to success if you want to remember more
A change is as good as a rest when it comes to remembering more, according to new research by neuroscientists at the University of Sussex.
Sussex academics lead on report to improve safeguarding in international development research
A report aiming to improve safeguarding in international development research has been produced by Sussex academics.
Neuroscience research questions current alcohol limit
Even one pint of beer can compromise a person’s feeling of being in control. The research adds weight to calls for a lowered alcohol limit for drivers
Festival coinciding with Windrush Day to celebrate influence of African-Caribbean migration on London's music scene
A University of Sussex academic has helped organise a festival to celebrate how African-Caribbean migration transformed London’s vibrant music scene.
Event to celebrate the traveller community following research on destigmatising socially marginal groups
An event will celebrate the Gypsy, Romany and Traveller community this week, after years of work by a Sussex academic to destigmatise marginal groups.
Experiencing corruption makes you more likely to protest against it… up to a point
Researchers from at the University of Sussex have found that people who experience corruption first hand are most likely to protest.
Unclear nuclear: How UK energy consumers unwittingly pay for military infrastructures
UK energy consumers are unknowingly subsidising the high cost of military nuclear infrastructures, documents new testimony to a Parliamentary inquiry.
Garden centres need to provide more information about bee-friendly plants, according to new research
New report focusing on public attitudes and behaviour towards pollinator-friendly planting reveals lack of information in local garden centres,