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Prof Marcus Collins of Loughborough University sitting in an empty theatre

Lost BBC documentary on homosexuality brought to life in new film

A new short film from Loughborough University reveals the story behind a remarkable BBC radio documentary about homosexuality first broadcast nearly 70 years ago.
Lots of cans and litter strewn haphazardly upon the floor

Loughborough University students take part in Japanese-inspired SpoGomi competitive litter-picking race

a child stool on weighing scales

Primary care behavioural programmes can help reduce childhood obesity, new study finds

a woman looking a pill packet

Hormone therapy and dementia risk: what a new study says about menopause treatment

Five paintings that capture the complexity of motherhood – chosen by art historians

kettle bell weights in a row on the gym floor

New paper calls for physical activity to become a core component of mental health care

a jury sat in court

“While Parliament is debating jury reforms, reports of an epidemic of violence against women and girls highlight why faster justice reforms may be needed” warns law expert.

A jury listens to evidence in a court case

Study finds myths about male rape can influence how jurors judge cases

A man in a lab coat standing next to a number of cylinders in a large warehouse

Heat battery that freezes and melts to store energy could help household heating become cheaper and cleaner

A high-rise block of flats in London

Londoners say social housing is no longer realistic for anyone – new report

weight loss injections with tape measure wrapped around

“Obesity is a chronic relapsing condition that cannot be cured with a drug alone” warn public health experts.

How male rape myths stop some victims of sexual assault from getting justice – new study

Natural textile fibres, such as cotton, present in lake sediments for over a century

Everything can be a bet now – the rise and risks of prediction markets

Teachers receive limited training to identify dyscalculia despite one child in every classroom having the condition, study finds

How social media draws vulnerable users back to eating disorder content – new research

UK households throw away around 6 million tonnes of food every year - costing the average family of four about £700 annually and contributing substantially to global greenhouse emissions.”