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New environmentally-friendly mortar reduces heat loss and waste

Our researchers have developed an innovative cement mortar that improves insulation and reduces plastic waste.

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Private provision forcing longer wait for NHS hip and knee replacement

A study of NHS-funded hip and knee replacement operations has found fewer surgical admissions within NHS hospitals and rising waiting times even as NHS contracts with private providers have expanded.

Artistic exchanges during the Cold War

A new project examines how links between the former Eastern Bloc and Northern Africa have shaped modern art.

Stress of school refusal causes parents' mental health to deteriorate

‘School system rife with blame’ could threaten parents’ mental health when their children struggle with attendance, Newcastle University research has revealed.